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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
631 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ087-096-099-105-281845-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Bladenboro,
Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, and Burgaw
631 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

The combination of accumulating dry fuels and low relative
humidity will continue to lead to increased fire danger Friday.
Relative humidity values will drop to around 30 percent Friday
afternoon and, with an abundance of dry fuels available, these
conditions could result in adverse fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A burn ban remains in effect for for the area until further
notice. This also means all burning permits have been cancelled.
PLEASE, heed the burn ban in order to mitigate any additional
uncontained wildfires.

&&

$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
348 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-290000-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington,
Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham,
Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope,
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, Lexington, Thomasville,
Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex,
Wake Forest, Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson,
Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage,
Sanford, Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro,
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg,
Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, Spring Lake,
Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
348 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

The combination of anomalously warm temperatures, low relative
humidity between 25 and 30 percent, dry fuels, and southwesterly
gusts of 20-25 mph will result in an increased fire danger risk
over central North Carolina through this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on
all open burning until further notice, and all burning permits
have been cancelled. Residents with questions can contact their
NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal`s
office.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
346 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-056-057-068>072-082-501>504-
SCZ008>014-019-107-109-290000-
Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-
Greenwood-Southern Greenville-Southern Spartanburg-
346 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Very dry conditions are expected to return by this afternoon,
with relative humidity dropping to the 20-25% range across most
of the region. Wind gusts of 20-25 mph are expected during the
afternoon, along with very dry fuels. Therefore, enhanced fire
danger conditions will continue.

A statewide burn ban remains in place in both North and South
Carolina until further notice.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
332 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-290000-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-
Inland Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City,
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland,
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Snow Hill,
Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath,
Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter,
Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston,
La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton,
Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover,
Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock,
Jacksonville, Richlands, and Half Moon
332 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR MOST OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA TODAY...

The combination of dry fuels, minimum relative humidity of 25 to
30%, warm temps, and gusty southerly winds, will result in an
increased fire danger threat for most of eastern North Carolina
toay as fires could rapidly grow out of control and spread
quickly. The greatest threat will be in the afternoon into early
evening when wind guts up to 25 mph will occur.

The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on
all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits until
further notice. The NC Forest Service will continue to monitor
conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest
Service county ranger or their county fire marshal`s office.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
318 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-290000-
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-
Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Thomson, Martinez, Evans,
Augusta, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, Clarks Hill,
Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Elgin,
Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, Ridge Spring,
Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove,
Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta,
Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning,
Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, Andrew Jackson State Park,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen,
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, Lancaster Mill,
North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill,
Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
318 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT FOR INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT
TODAY FROM NOON THROUGH 8 PM THIS EVENING...

The combination of dry air and gusty winds this afternoon is
expected to lead to the potential for dangerous fire behavior
across the forecast area. Minimum RH values are expected to fall
into the 25-30% range this afternoon, with fuels continuing to
dry. Winds are forecast to be light today (5-15 mph); however,
given the dry fuels and low RH values, fire behavior may still
become dangerous this afternoon. Please avoid activities that
could result in a wildfire.

Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission`s Burn Ban
remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

AMZ250-252-254-256-291045-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible Sun night through
Mon night.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible Mon into Mon night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ087-096-099-105-291045-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible Mon into Mon night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-291045-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible Mon into Mon night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ107-109-291045-
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible Mon into Mon night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-291045-
Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-
Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
633 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible Mon into Mon night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
605 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-056-057-068>072-082-501>504-
SCZ008>014-019-107-109-291015-
Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander-Iredell-
Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-
Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-
Greater Burke-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-
Greenwood-Southern Greenville-Southern Spartanburg-
605 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, Piedmont
North Carolina, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Increased Fire Danger.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A cold front crosses the area Monday bringing showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging
winds and large hail being the main threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
438 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ029-044>046-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-290845-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Duplin-
Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
438 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Increased Fire Danger.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible late Monday
afternoon through Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
438 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ047-195-196-199-203>205-290845-
Mainland Dare-West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
438 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible late Monday
afternoon and Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-290845-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
434 AM EDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   INCREASED FIRE DANGER.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A few strong to severe storms will be possible Monday afternoon and
evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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