North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 09:59
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent<br />
range again this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to<br />
15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With vegetation remaining dry,<br />
the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions,<br />
fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly.
A burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service remains in<br />
effect across the entire state of North Carolina until further<br />