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The following info is from the National Weather Service for Stanly County: .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Strong southwest winds are likely Saturday, from early morning through the evening. Gusts as high as 35 to 45 mph are expected. In addition, due to windy conditions combined with falling humidity in the afternoon, a period of increased fire danger is possible from mid morning through early evening over portions of the western Piedmont.