Special Weather Statement issued March 2 at 3:05AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Breezy north winds of 10 to 20 mph especially this morning, relative humidities falling into the 15 to 25 percent this afternoon and dry ambient fuels will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina. Multiple wildfires were reported Saturday by the North Carolina and US Forest Service. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 1 at 3:02PM CST until March 3 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS
...Critical Fire Weather conditions anticipated Monday... Low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fuels will result in elevated to significant fire weather risk Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 8:26PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon and evening. Winds will be northwest at 5 to 10 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift from SW to
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:24AM EST until March 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 3:18AM EST until March 1 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SATURDAY... .Breezy winds will combine with low relative humidities, dry fuels, and recent drought conditions on Saturday, potentially supporting dangerous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 029 Martin, Fire Weather Zone 044 Pitt, Fire Weather Zone 079 Greene, Fire Weather Zone 090 Duplin and Fire Weather Zone 091 Lenoir.
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 1:20PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Breezy southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph will overlap with relative humidities falling into the 25 to 30 percent range on Saturday. This will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Red Flag Warning issued February 28 at 7:45PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EST Saturday. * Affected Area...North and central Georgia. * Timing...11 AM Saturday through 8 PM Saturday. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 MPH with frequent gusts to 25 MPH or higher. * Relative Humidity...Between 20 and 25 percent. * Temperatures...Lower 60s to upper 70s. * Impacts...Due to low humidity and breezy winds, in addition to dry fuels, any fires that develop could spread rapidly.