Red Flag Fire Danger in the Upstate Today

The National Weather Service said that there is an increased fire danger this afternoon through this evening for our area. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will develop this afternoon. Fuels will dry out quickly, they said, and that will create ripe conditions for an increased risk of wildfires today. You can refer to your local burn permitting authorities as to whether or not outdoor burning is allowed today. If you do burn outdoors, please use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.