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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
40 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Old Fort Picnic Area -- closed Aug. 28-30, 2026
USFS10 d ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 62°F / low 52°F, 20% precip — 95/100 for fly fishing
OpenWeather20 h ago
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