A statewide burn ban remains in place for North Carolina, which prohibits all open outdoor burning until further notice due to ongoing wildfires across the state. The weather is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, with temperatures reaching the mid 80s across Central NC. The National Weather Service has issued an increased fire danger from 11 AM to 8 PM, and a statewide burn order remains in effect. Despite a few clouds moving in late night ahead of a system moving across the country, conditions should remain mostly dry. Saturday will remain warm and breezy, with increasing winds ahead of the front and more cloud cover expected. However, temperatures could reach the mid 70s, though high temperatures will depend on the timing of the frontal passage.