Statewide Burn Ban Extended: NC Forest Service Warns Drought Conditions Persist
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-04-30T16:01:34.095Z
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Wnc -- April 30, 2026: The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that the statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice, as persistent dry weather continues to outpace recent rainfall. Despite scattered showers over the past weekend, officials report that the majority of the state still faces a significant moisture deficit, with many areas requiring 10 inches of rain or more to recover from months of drought.
Wnc -- April 30, 2026: The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that the statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice, as persistent dry weather continues to outpace recent rainfall. Despite scattered showers over the past weekend, officials report that the majority of the state still faces a significant moisture deficit, with many areas requiring 10 inches of rain or more to recover from months of drought.Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler emphasized that while the recent rain w