A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:55 p.m. for fire danger until Thursday at 5 p.m. The alert is for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson and Randolph counties.

“Following the passage of a dry cold front on Thursday morning, relative humidity will fall into the upper 20s to around 30 in some locations across the Northwest Piedmont. Winds will be gusty along and behind the front between 25 and 30 mph, which will be conducive for the quick formation and spread of fires. After coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued. Consult your local burn-permitting authority to determine whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution,” states the NWS.

Source: The National Weather Service