New Hanover County, NC
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 9:38 PM EDT – Monday 04/20 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
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.
What to do
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Areas impacted
- Robeson
- Bladen
- Columbus
- Inland Pender
- Coastal Pender
- Inland New Hanover
- Coastal New Hanover
- Inland Brunswick
- Coastal Brunswick
Briefing
From the forecaster
Dry/Breezy Monday
Created by the NWS Wilmington, NC WFO
Dry and breezy today across SE NC and NE SC with highs a bit below normal in the low to mid 70s away from the cooler coastal areas. Expect an enhanced fire danger due to the dry weather/soil conditions and some gusty winds. Another chilly night on tap tonight with some 30s likely in the normally colder inland spots.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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