...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA...

a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is
in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Due to
the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable rainfall, critical
fire weather conditions are met at relative humidity values of 30%
or less.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.

* TIMING...Noon to 8pm Monday

* WIND...Northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph are possible along the mountain peaks.

* HUMIDITY...25 to 30 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

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