Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 3:00am
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 somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts
between 15 and 25 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds
and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the
spread of wildfires across the area.
A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest
Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.
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: