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May 3, 2026

Burn Ban Partially Lifted

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Enjoy mild temperatures and sunny skies today! ☀️ Highs will reach the upper 60s across Central NC with lows in the mid-to-upper 40s tonight. A beautiful sunday to be outdoors! #NCwx

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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