Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 9:48AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Little if any rainfall fell across the area last night after the
cold frontal passage. As a result, the combination of dry fuels
from the ongoing drought, low relative humidity and gusty
winds will lead to an increased fire danger across southeast NC
today. Strong north to northeast winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 30 to 35 mph will be accompanied by relative humidity
values falling to 20 to 30 percent this afternoon.
Instruction:
Outdoor burning is not recommended today. Please refer to your
local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you
do burn, you are advised to use extreme caution and to have fire
suppression equipment readily on-hand.
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