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Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:32AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, minimum relative humidity of 25 to 30%, warm temps, and gusty southerly winds, will result in an increased fire danger threat for most of eastern North Carolina toay as fires could rapidly grow out of control and spread quickly. The greatest threat will be in the afternoon into early evening when wind guts up to 25 mph will occur. 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
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Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 3:31AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, minRHs in the low 20%s, and gusty winds associated with local sea, sound, and river breezes 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. Greatest threat will be in the late afternoon and early evening as winds will be relatively light with variable direction as high pressure shifts offshore through the first half of the day. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits until further
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Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 3:29AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, minRHs in the low 20%s, and gusty winds associated with local sea, sound, and river breezes 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. Greatest threat will be in the late afternoon and early evening as winds will be relatively light with variable direction as high pressure shifts offshore. 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
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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.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, variable wind directions, gusts around 20 to 25 mph Wednesday afternoon, and relative humidity values dropping to around 25 to 30 percent especially across the Coastal Plain will result in increased fire danger threat for eastern North Carolina on Wednesday. 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.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 2:48AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, variable wind directions, gusts around 20 to 25 mph this afternoon, and relative humidity values dropping to around 25 percent will result in increased fire danger threat for much of eastern North Carolina today. 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.