Wildfires continue to burn over parts of Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina.

Statewide burn bans remain in place.

Air Quality Alerts Friday: CODE PURPLE: Henderson & Transylvania Counties,CODE RED:Buncombe, Polk & Swain CountiesCODE ORANGE: Macon, McDowell & Rutherford Counties

FORECAST:

Saturday: Smoky/hazy with a slim chance of showers late. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday: Smoky/Hazy with scattered showers developing. Highs around 70.

Monday: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s.

Tuesday: Slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny & gusty. Highs around 70.

Wednesday: Scattered showers and/or thundershowers. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.

Thursday: Scattered showers and/or thundershowers0. Highs in the mid 70s.

Friday: Chance of rain early, then warm & dry. Highs near 80.