Special Weather Statement
Status
Issued Active alertStart Time
Fri 04/24/2026 01:53 PM EDTEnd Time
Sat 04/25/2026 05:00 AM EDTImpacts
Informational
Locations Affected
Greenville, NC ∙ Jacksonville, NC ∙ Broad Creek, NC ∙ Bear Grass, NC ∙ Cove City, NC ∙ Merritt, NC ∙ Jacksonville Albert Ellis Airport, NC ∙ Beaufort Michael J Smith Field, NC ∙ La Grange, NC ∙ Ernul, NCFull Alert Message
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 153 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER SATURDAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% in the afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. 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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NCZ029-044-079-080-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-250900- Martin-Pitt-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico- Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret- Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, 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, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Beaufort, Harkers Island, Sea Level, Cedar Island, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 153 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
