Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 2:25AM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington,
Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland
Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern
Horry.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 62.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov