Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:22AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 10:22pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of extremely dry fuels and gusty southwest winds
will lead to increased fire danger today. Dry grasses, dead leaves,
and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire
quickly due to the breezy conditions.
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