Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
115 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
AMZ330-280800-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0005.260328T1000Z-260328T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0008.260328T0700Z-260328T1800Z/
Charleston Harbor-
115 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
2 to 3 feet expected.
* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
115 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
AMZ350-280800-
/O.UPG.KCHS.GL.A.0005.260328T1000Z-260328T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.GL.W.0008.260328T0700Z-260328T2200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
115 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
234 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059-280700-
/O.UPG.KILM.FW.A.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.FW.W.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0000Z/
Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-
Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-
Northern Horry-
234 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington,
Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland
Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern
Horry.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
227 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW
HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY...
GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-280900-
/O.UPG.KGSP.FW.A.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGSP.FW.W.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood-
Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-
Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
227 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND
NORTHEAST GEORGIA...
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville,
Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood,
Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains,
Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central
Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg and
Southern Spartanburg.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
227 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW
HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY...
NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068>072-082-303-501>510-
280900-
/O.NEW.KGSP.FW.W.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-
Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-
Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-
North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park-
Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-
McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-Rutherford Mountains-
Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-
227 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF THE MOUNTAINS AND
FOOTHILLS AND WESTERN PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA...
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison,
Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan,
Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson,
Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston,
Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, North Carolina Portion of the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains,
Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell
Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater
Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-290000-
/O.NEW.KFFC.FW.W.0002.260328T1200Z-260329T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-
Spalding-Henry-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Warren-Troup-
Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-
Glascock-Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-
Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-
Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-
Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-
Montgomery-Toombs-
154 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL
GEORGIA...
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is
in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* Affected Area... North and Central Georgia
* Winds... Northwest at 10 to 15 MPH; gusting to 30 MPH
* Relative Humidity... Less than 20%
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This warning includes all Districts and Fire zones.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring...or will occur within 24 hours.
Please refer to the local burn permitting authorities on whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside...use extreme
caution.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
133 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND
GUSTY NORTHEASTERLY WINDS FOR ALL OF THE MIDLANDS AND CSRA...
GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-280145-
/O.UPG.KCAE.FW.A.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCAE.FW.W.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0300Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-
Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-
Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
133 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY DUE
TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS, AND GUSTY NORTHEASTERLY
WINDS FOR ALL OF THE MIDLANDS AND CSRA...
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield,
Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken,
Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lincoln, Bamberg,
McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Northern Lancaster,
Southern Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central
Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 65.
* IMPACTS...With dry fuels and strong gusty winds, any fires
that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1144 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY DUE TO
CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS AND GUSTY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA, SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA, AND INLAND MCINTOSH...
GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137-138-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-272345-
/O.UPG.KCHS.FW.A.0001.260328T1200Z-260329T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.FW.W.0002.260328T1200Z-260329T0000Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-
Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
1144 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Charleston SC has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South
Carolina.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when weather conditions will promote
rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not
mean there is a fire. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
&&
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
129 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-280615-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.260328T0400Z-260328T1800Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Camden, Evans, Lancaster Mill, Red Bank,
Williston, Lexington, West Columbia, Blackville, Lugoff, Bamberg,
Cheraw, Johnston, Denmark, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Manning, Edgefield, Summerton, Santee, Bowman, Eutawville, Ridge
Spring, Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster, Springfield,
Thomson, Lincolnton, Aiken, Van Wyck, North, Elloree,
Branchville, Batesburg-Leesville, North Augusta, Winnsboro Mills,
Bishopville, Clarks Hill, Murphys Estates, Pageland, Barnwell,
Neeses, Oak Grove, Elgin, Waynesboro, Martinez, Indian Land,
Springdale, Columbia, Seven Oaks, Sumter, Holly Hill, Brookdale,
McCormick, Cayce, Winnsboro, Newberry, Saluda, St. Matthews,
Orangeburg, Andrew Jackson State Park, and Augusta
129 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2
PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
MG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1221 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
SCZ045-280030-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0010.260328T0400Z-260328T1800Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
1221 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY ON LAKE MOULTRIE...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
ST
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1221 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280030-
/O.NEW.KCHS.WI.Y.0003.260328T1200Z-260328T1800Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Including the cities of Charleston, Beaufort, Edisto Beach, North
Charleston, Chelsea, Tybee Island, Fort Mcallister, Wilmington
Island, Oak Level, Levy, Jasper, Darien, Mount Pleasant, and Hilton
Head Island
1221 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Gusts to 45 mph could occur along the beaches.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper
Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
219 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-280700-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Bladenboro,
Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Burgaw,
Surf City, Wilmington, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Ogden,
Carolina Beach, Seagate, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte,
Oak Island, Long Beach, Southport, and Sunset Beach
219 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
109 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-290000-
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
109 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT ON
SATURDAY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF POST-FRONTAL WINDY CONDITIONS
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...
The combination of dry fuels, relative humidities at or below 25
percent and northerly wind gusts around 25 mph will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Saturday
across all of 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
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit the North Carolina forestry or environmental
protection website.
$$
NP
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
226 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-281830-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
226 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
An isolated thunderstorm or two will be capable of producing hail
and locally gusty winds late this afternoon through this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
There is a risk of adverse fire conditions on Saturday due to the
combination of low relative humidity values, very dry fuels, and
gusty winds.
Much colder air will spread into the region on Saturday with lows
by Sunday morning expected to range in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
This will result in frost and freeze conditions, with coldest
conditions in rural colder locations.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
