Of the 99 counties experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions in the state, Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico counties are classified as experiencing severe drought.
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
As of Tuesday morning, National Weather Service forecast maps showed the highest potential ... Highs across central and Eastern NC will be in the low 30s Tuesday and Wednesday, the upper 30s ...