Charlotte, North Carolina
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Martin; Pitt; Greene; Duplin; Lenoir |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:26 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:26 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-04-01 @ 3:26 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:26AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
The combination of afternoon relative humidity values around 40-45% and very dry fine fuels will result in an increased risk for the spread of wildfires this afternoon across interior Eastern North Carolina. Everyone is 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 grass. 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. All open burning is prohibited until further notice. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Northampton; Hertford; Bertie |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:22 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 3:22 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-04-01 @ 3:22 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:22AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
The combination of relative humidity values of around 40 percent, dry fine fuels, ongoing moderate to severe drought, and wind gusts up to 20 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today across portions of interior northeast North Carolina west of the Chowan River. Everyone is 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 grass. 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. All open burning is prohibited until further notice. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | 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 |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 2:05 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-01 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-04-01 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 2026-04-01 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:05AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
The combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and very dry fuels will lead to an increased risk of wildfires today across central North Carolina. 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. 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. |