North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 03:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:06AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:06am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Winds will be south to southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
Instruction: 
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Area Description: 
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC