Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:51PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
The combination of very 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, accompanied by
south- southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 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:
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov