Weather Alerts For Pelham, NC

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 253 AM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026 Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville 253 AM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT DUE TO A COMBINATION OF BREEZY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES AND VERY DRY FUELS... The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between 17 and 25 percent, winds gusting between 15 mph and 25 mph, and very dry fuels will lead to an increased risk for wildfires throughout north central and northwest North Carolina today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please be reminded that a statewide burn ban issued by the NC Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.

Pollen Index: 10.1 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper, Oak and Maple The amount of pollen in the air for Sunday will be higher than they were today and extend further into the very high range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen.