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Weather Story for Central North Carolina

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May 6th, 2026
Burn Ban Partially Lifted
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Daily Climate Summary for Central NC
Cloudy skies and morning rain in the NW Piedmont will lead into widespread showers and storms tonight. ⛈️ 🌡️ Highs: Upper 70s-mid 80s 🌡️ Lows: Lower-mid 60s Stay weather aware! #NCwx
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Due to recent rainfall, the burn ban has been lifted for 81 counties in North Carolina. However, the burn ban remains in effect for the following counties: Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties until further notice.
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