Special Weather Statement South Carolina | Effective 04/07/2026 16:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 7:50PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger Wednesday. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent away from the immediate coast, accompanied by northeast winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
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: 
Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC