Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 2:34PM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington,
Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland
Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern
Horry.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.
Area Description:
Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
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