North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
The combination of very dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger Thursday. Relative humidity values will drop to 30 to 35 percent, accompanied by south-southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 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