Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
The combination of dry fuels, near critical low relative
humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger
conditions during Saturday across southeast North Carolina.
Relative humidity values are expected to drop to 25 to 35 percent
during the afternoon, with the lowest humidities across inland
areas. In addition, southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to 15 to 20 mph are expected, with the highest winds along the
coastal areas.
Instruction:
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities to review
the status of any burn bans.
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: