Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 4:10AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, minRHs in the low 20%s, and gusty
NWerly winds will result in increased fire danger threat for
all of eastern North Carolina today as fires could rapidly grow
out of control and spread quickly.

The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on
all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits until
further notice. The NC Forest Service will continue to monitor
conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest
Service county ranger or their county fire marshal’s office.