Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of dry fuels from the ongoing drought, low
relative humidity and gusty winds will continue to produce
an increased fire danger across southeast NC thru early this
evening. Strong north to northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 25 mph will be accompanied by relative humidity values
in the 20s thru early this evening. The gustiness in the wind
field will diminish by sunset allowing the adverse fire
conditions to improve slightly.
Instruction:
Outdoor burning is not recommended today. Please refer to your
local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you
do burn, you are advised to use extreme caution and to have fire
suppression equipment readily on-hand.
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: