Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 1:53AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:53pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range
this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph with
some higher gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing
drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be
able to catch and spread rapidly.
Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether
you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme
caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these
conditions.
Area Description:
Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: