Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:03PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent
range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds
are expected to be a little stronger in the afternoon, with some
gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range. The low humidity combined with
occasional wind gusts and very dry vegetation will result in an
elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area.
A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest
Service. Outdoor burning should not be done.
Area Description:
Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; 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: