AL WEATHER STATEMENT in effect until Saturday, Dec 22, 3:15pm. ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER SATURDAY... WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL REMAIN STRONG IN THE 15 TO 20 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS APPROACHING 30 MPH DURING THE AFTERNOON. IN ADDITION MUCH DRIER AIR WITH SURFACE DEWPOINTS IN THE TEENS WILL RESULT IN AFTERNOON HUMIDITY VALUES OF 20 TO 25 PERCENT. THE COMBINATION OF THESE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL PRODUCE INCREASED FIRE DANGER. RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA ARE ENCOURAGED TO POSTPONE ANY BURNING. Durham Highway FD