FORECAST: Dry conditions, strong wind gusts lead to high fire risk

ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app.

FORECAST:

• The cold front has moved through, and the winds have picked up, gusting over 30 mph at times.
• This (along with the very dry air) is leading to a high fire danger risk.
• A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of our area for today.
• Brush fires could spark and spread easily.
• Temps only warm to near 60 degrees this afternoon.
• Tonight gets quite cold in the low to mid 30s out the door tomorrow morning.
• We rebound back to the mid-60s Sunday afternoon, with 70s and 80s back again next week.
• There is a hope that the pattern begins to change late next week with better rain chances returning.