Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 7:47am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
Dry brush and leaf litter are very dry in the North Carolina
foothills and Piedmont, even following the minimal rainfall which
occurred this morning. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent
this afternoon and winds will continue to gust above 25 mph.
Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread
quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires.
Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty
winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across much of
North Carolina.
A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.
Area Description:
Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Catawba; Rowan; 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: