Frost Advisory North & West Tonight

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert - Fire Risk Today: The combination of low relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent, wind gusts peaking at 20 to 30 mph, and dry fuels, will create a risk of adverse fire behavior today. The risks will be highest during the afternoon through early evening. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice, and all burning permits have been cancelled. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshals office.

First Alert -Frost Advisory North & West: A Frost Advisory is effective Thursday from 4am to 9am for the following Counties: Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax- Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Chatham. Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or plants if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

It'll cooler behind the front today, with highs in the mid 60s as high pressure builds over the region. Lows will drop into the low to mid 30s north and mid to upper 30s south. Clear skies will continue Thursday with highs in the 60s.

A late-week warm up will result in highs in the 70s Friday and near 80 Saturday as high pressure slides offshore.

By Sunday morning, an area of low pressure will be centered near Chicago with another wave of low pressure developing along the cold front extending southwest into the southern Plains. In advance of the cold front, an isolated shower/storm cant be ruled out Sunday and Sunday night, but the best chance of showers and storms should be Monday as the cold front moves across the state.

Have a great day!
Kweilyn