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Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Wheather Alert Summary: The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. relative humidity
values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Swain; Haywood; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Graham; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk
Wheather Alert Summary: Brush and leaf litter are very dry in all but the northern
mountains of north carolina, where fuel moisture values are higher
due to recent rainfall. relative humidity will fall to around 30
percent in the mountains and below 25 percent in the foothills and
piedmont monday afternoon. winds will gust to 30 mph across the
mountains and 25 mph across the foothills and piedmont. given the
dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once
started, increasing the danger of wildfires.
a red flag warning could be needed if relative humidity drops
lower across the mountains or stronger wind gusts develop across
the foothills and piedmont.
a statewide burn ban is in effect for north carolina.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:27PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Person; Granville; Vance; Warren; Halifax; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Wheather Alert Summary: After very little to no rain fell across the region today, monday
will be another very dry day with gusty winds. humidity values
will drop to 20 to 30 percent in the afternoon, and northwest
winds will gust to 20 to 30 mph. this will result in an increased
risk for the rapid spread of wildfires from late morning through
early evening.
most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. residents and visitors are urged
to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. additionally, exercise
caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and
keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass.
a statewide burn ban issued by the north carolina forest service
is currently in place. open burning of any kind is illegal.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 9:19PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: Freeze Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
* where...Portions of northwest north carolina and central, south
central, southwest, and west central virginia.
* when...From late monday night through tuesday morning.
* impacts...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:12PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Wheather Alert Summary: The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and
low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires
monday afternoon.
most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.
a statewide burn ban issued by the north carolina forest service
is currently in place. open burning of any kind is illegal.
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 6:56PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: Freeze Watch
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Avery; Yancey; Mitchell
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are possible.
* where...Avery, mitchell, and yancey counties.
* when...From late monday night through tuesday morning.
* impacts...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 5:26PM EDT until April 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* where...Coastal pender, coastal new hanover and coastal
brunswick counties.
* when...Until midnight edt tonight.
* impacts...Low-lying roads and locations along the intracoastal
waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* additional details...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 5:26PM EDT until April 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Inland New Hanover
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* where...The lower cape fear river including downtown
wilmington.
* when...From 10 pm this evening to 3 am edt monday.
* impacts...Portions of battleship road and uss north carolina
road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. in downtown wilmington, a block of water street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* additional details...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Special Weather Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck
Wheather Alert Summary: The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result
in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of northeast north carolina monday afternoon.
residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
a statewide burn ban issued by the north carolina forest service
is currently in effect. open burning of any kind is illegal.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 2:35PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: Fire Weather Watch
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Affected Area: Cherokee; Clay
Wheather Alert Summary: ...Fire weather watch in effect monday afternoon through monday
evening for low relative humidity and gusty winds for portions of
southwest north carolina...
a fire weather watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds is
in effect from monday afternoon through monday evening. due to
the ongoing drought and a lack of appreciable rainfall, critical
fire weather conditions are met at relative humidity values of 30%
or less.
the national weather service in morristown has issued a fire
weather watch, which is in effect from monday afternoon through
monday evening.
* timing...Noon to 8pm monday
* wind...Northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. gusts
up to 30 mph are possible along the mountain peaks.
* humidity...25 to 30 percent.
* impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
outdoor burning is not recommended.