and southwesterly gusts of 15-25 mph will result in an increased fire danger risk over the western Piedmont, western Sandhills, and portions of the northeastern Piedmont," says the NWS.

A report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Tuesday at 3:02 p.m. for fire danger until Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. The alert is for Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.