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Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 2:47AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... * AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover, Inland Brunswick and Coastal Brunswick. In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern Horry. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.
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Flood Warning issued March 19 at 10:18AM EDT until March 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low land flooding will occur along the river. The flood waters may affect some residential property as water backs up into the drainage ditches in the city. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:05 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 12.1 feet
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Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 8:48AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Windy and dry conditions across the region this afternoon and evening will combine with unseasonably warm conditions to increase the threat of wildfires today. Grasses and leaf litter are very receptive to fire. If fire is introduced, ignition is likely and fire spread will be quick. Be aware of the potential for grass and brush fires that may quickly spread today. Call 911 if you see unattended fire. Do not burn today.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 8:01AM EDT until March 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT... .Winds gusting 25-30 mph will combine with dry air and relative humidity values under 25%, as low as 15%. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 056 Licking, Fire Weather Zone 064 Pickaway, Fire Weather Zone 065 Fairfield, Fire Weather Zone 073 Ross, Fire Weather Zone 074 Hocking, Fire Weather Zone 081 Adams, Fire Weather Zone 082 Pike, Fire Weather Zone 088 Scioto and Fire Weather Zone 100 Lewis. * WIND...Highest winds of 17 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Below 25% and as low as 15%. * THUNDERSTORMS...will enter later this evening. * IMPACTS...any fires