Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 10:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:37am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to around 25 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 10 to 20 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
Sender: