Special Weather Statement North Carolina | Effective 03/27/2026 23:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:52AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 27, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires: 
March 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
The combination of dry fine fuels due to ongoing drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to an increased fire danger today. Strong north winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph will be accompanied by relative humidity values falling to 25 to 30 percent this afternoon.
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