Special Weather Statement
Status
Issued Active alertStart Time
Wed 04/15/2026 02:40 AM EDTEnd Time
Wed 04/15/2026 08:00 PM EDTImpacts
Informational
Locations Affected
Raleigh, NC ∙ Durham, NC ∙ Winston-Salem, NC ∙ Greensboro, NC ∙ Fayetteville, NC ∙ Cary, NC ∙ High Point, NC ∙ Rocky Mount, NC ∙ Chapel Hill, NC ∙ Burlington, NCFull Alert Message
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Raleigh NC 240 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA TODAY... Exceptionally dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and gusty southwest winds will lead to an increased risk of wildfires again today. This pattern should also persist into the weekend. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
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NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-160000- 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 240 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
