Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 25 percent
range across much of western North Carolina this afternoon. Winds
are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts
between 15 and 20 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds
and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the
rapid spread of wildfires across the area.
A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest
Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.
Area Description:
Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov