Is rain forecasted for western North Carolina? Wildfire areas to see relief from rain
Samantha Neely- Scattered rain showers are forecast for western North Carolina from Sunday, March 31 through Monday.
- An active air quality alert is in effect for the Asheville area.
- A burn ban is in place for all of North Carolina, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Carolinas are still battling some of the worst wildfires in the nation; however, there could be some relief on the way.
Scattered rain showers are forecast for western North Carolina this morning through Monday. Here's a look at the weather and where the fires are, as of Sunday, March 31.
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Is rain forecasted for western North Carolina?
Yes. According to Accuweather, western North Carolina will be cloudy with rain showers and isolated thunderstorms later in the day.
It lists an active air quality alert from the U.S. National Weather Service for the Asheville area.
Rain and thunderstorms are also forecasted for Monday, March 31.
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Burn bans in Western NC
A burn ban is in place for all of North Carolina.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park also has issued a burn ban
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