Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Buncombe, Swain, Polk, McDowell, and Rutherford Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Haywood and Macon Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Henderson and Transylvania Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
The combination of accumulating dry fuels, low relative humidity down near 30 percent and gusty winds up to near 20 mph will continue to lead to increased fire danger into this evening.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Henderson and Transylvania Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Macon, McDowell, and Rutherford Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Buncombe, Swain, and Polk Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 8:33AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
The combination of dry fuels, S-SW winds of 10 to 15 mph gusting to around 20 to 25 mph this afternoon, and relative humidity values dropping to 25 to 30% will result in an increased fire danger threat for northeastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice, and all burning permits have been cancelled. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 8:28AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. * TIMING...Late morning through 8 pm this evening. * WIND...Light winds this morning becoming southerly at 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity dropping into the upper teens to lower 20s this afternoon. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 3:55AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY TODAY... .Very dry conditions will develop again this afternoon. Wind gusts will once again be in the 20-25 mph range with a few gusts, especially along ridgetops, near 30 mph. Winds will remain gusty throughout the afternoon, then taper off around sunset. Fine fuel moisture is expected to once again fall to below 10% during the afternoon hours, which in conjunction with aforementioned dry and gusty weather will be favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires across the warned area. * AFFECTED AREA...The following counties. In Georgia, Rabun. In North Carolina, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, McDowell, Rutherford, and Polk. In South Carolina, all of Oconee and Pickens Counties, plus northern portions of Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Higher elevations may see gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20%. * FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture expected to fall below 10% Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:48AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
The combination of anomalously warm temperatures, low relative humidity between 25 and 30 percent, dry fuels, and southwesterly gusts of 20-25 mph will result in an increased fire danger risk over central North Carolina through this evening.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:46AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Very dry conditions are expected to return by this afternoon, with relative humidity dropping to the 20-25% range across most of the region. Wind gusts of 20-25 mph are expected during the afternoon, along with very dry fuels. Therefore, enhanced fire danger conditions will continue. A statewide burn ban remains in place in both North and South Carolina until further notice.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:36AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
The combination of dry fuels, S-SW winds of 10 to 15 mph gusting to around 20 to 25 mph this afternoon, and relative humidity values dropping to 25 to 30% will result in an increased fire danger threat for northeastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice, and all burning permits have been cancelled. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.
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 contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:20AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Relative humidity values will drop between 25 and 30 percent for most of the area this afternoon. In addition, winds will be south to southwest between 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. These conditions will lead to an increased danger of fire spread and growth this afternoon. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors today.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:43AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent are expected this afternoon. Winds look to be slightly more elevated today, with sustained winds around 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph at times. That combined with very dry fuels will result in an increased fire danger. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice, and all burning permits have been cancelled. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 12:53AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Henderson and Transylvania Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 12:53AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Buncombe, Swain, and Polk Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Air Quality Alert issued March 28 at 12:53AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Macon, McDowell, and Rutherford Counties, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
The combination of accumulating dry fuels and low relative humidity will continue to lead to increased fire danger Friday. Relative humidity values will drop to around 30 percent Friday afternoon and, with an abundance of dry fuels available, these conditions could result in adverse fire behavior.