ReadyForsyth

The official twitter channel for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, NC, Emergency Management.

This site is not monitored 24/7.

[N.C. Forest Service @ncforestservice]

As of April 18, 2026, the state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for all 100 counties.

Additionally, the USDA Forest Service has implemented fire restrictions across national forests in North Carolina.

All open burning is prohibited until further notice.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Emily will hit the ground running on Monday, October 6th, as the newest Emergency Management Coordinator. Her title will be Logistics & Project Management Officer, and she brings extensive North Carolina and local knowledge, experience, and training to the role.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

After a very competitive and lengthy search, please join us in congratulating our newest team member, Emily Austin. See comments for more info.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

The HEAT is on! #WeatherReady #KeepYourCool
https://t.co/yAZ1veX5WR

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

This risk for severe thunderstorms will increase with time this afternoon across central North Carolina.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

TADD: Turn Around, Don't Drown

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Night vs. day flooding....it makes a difference in what you see. But there's little difference in the danger.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Tuesday is going to be nasty....windy....rainy....stormy. Be ready!

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

⛈️A powerful storm will create the possibility of multiple hazards late tonight into Tue night. Strong winds, isolated to numerous severe t-storms, heavy rain leading to scattered flash flooding & eventually river flooding are all possible. Be weather alert Tue! #NCwx

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

At the @WakeFB game supporting their game day operations with our partners from @cityofwspolice @cityofwsfire and @FCES_EMS

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

It's dry in NC, with little rain in sight. Avoid fire outside.
North Carolina Forest Service (https://t.co/PDUmKLEN1w)

[NC Climate Office @NCSCO]

Wildfires, water conservation measures, and streams running at a trickle are all symptoms of the current drought, which expanded this week across more of North Carolina. #NCwx

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

Hurricane #Idalia is still expected to track NE into FL and near the Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain (2-5" S and E of Raleigh) and gusty winds (25-35 mph) to central NC on Wednesday/Thursday. Flash flooding and scattered downed trees and power outages will be possible. #ncwx

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Consider this: According to National Weather Service, 90% of Hurricane Florence fatalities were due to water and 16 of 17 deaths were in a vehicle. Stay out of floodwaters! #ReadyFORSYTH #ncwx #ReadyNC

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Hey, weather buffs!! Free, online weather training! NWS-Raleigh Meteorologist Tom Green is offering this class on Sat., August 26. You can take it right from your home.

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

This is in effect for #ForsythCountyNC

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT

[WS/FCS Safety, Security, and Emergency Management @WSFCS_Security]

@wsfcs @ReadyForsyth @cityofwspolice @WSFCS_Security provide safety/security/emergency management training for higher ed, private, charter, independent schools & daycares in Forsyth County. Thanks to Calvary Day School for hosting. #prepare

[ReadyForsyth @ReadyForsyth]

Did you know that 85% of those who drown were not wearing a life jacket? --NWS Blacksburg, Blue Ridge Barometer newsletter
WEAR IT!! #ReadyFORSYTH #ReadyNC #ncwx
https://t.co/vEZeX2oJ5e

[NWS Raleigh @NWSRaleigh]

There is an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk of severe storms and a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening across central NC. Damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding are the main threats, but an isolated tornado is also possible. #ncwx

[NC Emergency Management @NCEmergency]

June is National #PetPreparednessMonth. Be sure to keep your pets in mind when practicing your evacuation plan. Practice evacuating in the car with your pets, so they’re more comfortable if you need to evacuate in an emergency. More tips at https://t.co/VubUzlgrP1. #ReadyNC