North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 00:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 12:25am
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of extremely dry fuels, very warm temperatures, gusty southwest winds, and reduced relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires again today. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Area Description: 
Person; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov