Due to dry and windy conditions, officials across the Heartland are issuing burn bans. Area law enforcement agencies and fire departments are asking residents not to burn anything for the time being.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A burn ban that’s been in place for more than two weeks was lifted at 7:00 a.m. Saturday in Brunswick County. County officials put the burn ban in place February 27 because of “unfavorable weather, drought conditions and increased risk of fire danger.”

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The annual statewide ban on brush burning goes into effect on Sunday, March 16, according to NotifyNYC, New York City’s official emergency notification system.

Washington County officials reinstated a countywide burn ban, effective immediately on. The ban will be in effect for at least a week.

A burn ban through May 14th starts Sunday. New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation says wildfires can be costly to communities. Speaking at the Albany Pine Bush Friday, Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton says if a fire becomes untamable, you should call for help immediately.

Following overnight storms early Saturday morning, the Clay County Commissioners officially rescinded the open burning emergency they issued earlier this week.

Bastrop County Judge Gregory Klaus issued the burn ban in response to dry conditions. The ban is enforced through March 19 and carries penalties for violations.

Burn bans are in effect for 15 Iowa counties due to warm, dry and windy conditions. Fire restrictions are in place for Adair, Adams, Audubon, Clinton, Decatur, Des Moines, Guthrie, Henry, Jackson, Linn,

Burn bans have been issued across the area due to dry and windy weather conditions. So far, Sebastian, Crawford and Johnson Counties are under a burn ban. "Lawns, fields, and wooded areas are exceptionally dry and the flash point for outdoor fires is unusually low,