Special Weather Statement North Carolina | Effective 03/27/2026 11:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 2:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 27, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires: 
March 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 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