Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 3:43AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

The combination of dry fuels, increasing afternoon SE winds and
limited rainfall during the past couple weeks, will lead to
continued dangerous and adverse fire behavior today across
Southeast NC and Northeast SC.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission will continue the SC
state-wide burn ban until further notice. Please heed this burn
ban and any local fire ordinances in order to mitigate any
additional wildfires.

Across NC, people are urged to avoid outdoor burning. If you must
burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become
difficult to control in these conditions. Ensure fire suppression
equipment is readily available.