Sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected across much of the area this afternoon."Winds will shift to the northwest behind the front this evening, although speeds will also begin to diminish,

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of North Carolina and South Carolina through Saturday due to the increased threat of wildfires across the region. The National Weather Service issued the warning on Friday afternoon.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect across parts of the Carolinas on Saturday as critical fire weather conditions move in.