North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/20/2026 05:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:17AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
With good mixing this afternoon, relative humidity values will get down into the upper 20s. Northwesterly winds will gust around 20 mph. With dry fuels in place, fire danger will be elevated this afternoon and early evening. A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for North Carolina.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; Clay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN