Weather in Sylva

Relative humidity values will fall into the 20 to 30 percent range again this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open bur...

Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range again this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With low fuel moisture, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors.

Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Thursday afternoon and evening. Winds will be southwest at 5 to 10 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.