Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
635 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

AMZ350-231845-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0007.260324T0300Z-260325T0300Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
635 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
635 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

AMZ330-231845-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0023.260324T0600Z-260325T0000Z/
Charleston Harbor-
635 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 feet expected.

* WHERE...Charleston Harbor.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
338 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

NCZ007>010-021>026-038>041-073>077-083>086-088-240200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro,
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough,
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton,
Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City,
Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale,
Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage,
Sanford, Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Wadesboro,
Polkton, Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram,
Raeford, Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
338 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM...

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity around 25 to
30 percent, and wind gusts up to 20 to 30 mph will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today across the
Piedmont and Sandhills of central North Carolina.

People in this area 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.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
244 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504-506-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-
101>109-240200-
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-
Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-
Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Ellendale, Millersville,
Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Stony Point, Statesville, Mooresville,
Farmington, Fork Church, Mocksville, Advance, Hickory, Newton,
St. Stephens, Salisbury, Shelby, Kings Mountain, Lincolnton,
Crouse, Gastonia, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Monroe,
Trinity, Indian Trail, Weddington, Kings Creek, Lenoir, Sawmills,
Granite Falls, Morganton, Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Marion, Nebo,
Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Forest City, Rutherfordton,
Spindale, Tryon, Columbus, Mill Spring, Gaffney, Catawba,
Rock Hill, Anderson, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Laurens, Clinton,
Union, Monarch Mills, Blackstock, Chester, Cornwell, Great Falls,
Ware Shoals, Ninety Six, Mountain Rest, Rocky Bottom,
Glassy Mountain, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, Westminster, Easley,
Dacusville, Clemson, Greenville, Taylors, Greer, Berea, Mauldin,
Fork Shoals, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Boiling Springs Sc,
Fingerville, Duncan, Lyman, Landrum, Wellford, Inman,
and Spartanburg
244 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

Dry brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days due
to breezy conditions and low relative humidity. These conditions
are forecast again today. Relative humidity will fall below 30
percent for much of the afternoon and evening hours, and wind
gusts may reach 25 to 30 mph at times. Given the dry vegetation,
outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started,
increasing the danger of wildfires.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

$$
JCW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
150 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

SCZ016-020>022-115-116-240245-
Chesterfield-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Cheraw, Pageland, Newberry, Winnsboro,
Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Elgin,
Andrew Jackson State Park, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Community of Almond Glen, Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster,
Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
150 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The combination of relative humidities falling near or below 30
percent, northerly wind gusts up to 25-30 mph, and dry fine fuels
will create increased fire danger conditions across parts of the
northern and western Midlands. Given the dry vegetation and
increased winds outdoor fires will have the potential to spread
quickly, increasing the danger of wildfires.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution as fires
can quickly get out of control under these conditions.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
418 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

NCZ007>010-021>026-038>041-073>077-083>086-088-240930-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-
Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
418 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   INCREASED FIRE DANGER.

The combination of gusty winds, very dry fuels, and low relative
humidity will lead to an increased risk of adverse fire behavior
today from 3 PM to 10 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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