Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of extremely dry fuels, low relative humidity,
and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger Saturday and
Sunday. Relative humidity values will drop to around 25-30 percent
mainly away from the coast, with southwest winds gusting around
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