Record Temps and High Fire Danger Grip WNC

WNC -- April 12, 2026: Western North Carolina is trading its typical spring jacket for summer shades this week as an unseasonable heatwave settles over the region. While the clear skies might seem like perfect hiking weather, the National Weather Service is issuing stark warnings: the combination of rising mercury and bone-dry air has created a "tinderbox" environment across the Southeast.A Midweek Heat PeakResidents in the Asheville area should prepare for a steady climb in temperatures. By Wed