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Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Jun 6, 2026 | 2:41 AM

Issued: Sat Jun 6 | 2:41 AM

In effect for: Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick

Severe: Moderate

Certainty: Observed

Urgency: Expected

The combination of extremely dry fine fuels as per state fire
officials, along with low relative humidity and slightly gusty
winds, will lead to an enhanced fire danger today, especially
away from the coast. Relative humidity values are expected to fall
to around 30 to 35 percent away from the coast with southwest
winds gusting up to around 20 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.