Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
132 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
WVZ026-034-515>517-160645-
Wyoming WV-Northwest Raleigh WV-Southeast Raleigh WV-Boone WV-
Northwest Fayette WV-
132 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT RALEIGH...NORTHEASTERN
WYOMING...SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE AND SOUTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES
THROUGH 145 AM EST...
At 132 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Bald Knob, or 14 miles west of Beckley, moving
southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Mullens, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Dry
Creek, Macarthur, Bradley, Shady Spring, Beaver, Piney View, Bald
Knob, Stanaford, Coal City, Prosperity, Twin Falls State Park,
Daniels, Powellton, and Lester.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 33 and 66.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 129.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 5.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8165 3799 8146 3798 8146 3797 8144
3797 8138 3803 8136 3805 8133 3773 8100
3750 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 0632Z 330DEG 45KT 3787 8144
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Morristown TN
126 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
VAZ001-002-005-006-008-170000-
Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
Including the cities of Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise,
Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye,
Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon
126 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...Elevated Fire Risk Expected This Afternoon into Early Evening...
The combination of gusty northwesterly winds, and low afternoon
relative humidities will lead to an elevated fire risk this
afternoon, even despite the light rain early this morning.
Northwest winds will be sustained at 15 to 20 mph gusting to 25 to
30 mph, which could allow for fires to become uncontrolled.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. Use extreme caution when burning as fires may
get out of hand quickly in these conditions.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
123 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-162300-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield,
Princess Anne, Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague,
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside,
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park,
and Plantation
123 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM THROUGH 6 PM EST ACROSS THE
LOWER MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA EASTERN SHORE.
The combination relative humidity values falling to between 30 and
40 percent, and strong west-northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 35 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire
behavior later today, especially this afternoon.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. 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 grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and
other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
123 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
NCZ015>017-031-032-162300-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans-
Including the cities of Elizabeth City, Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon,
Knotts Island, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock, Macedonia, Mavaton,
Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, and Woodville
123 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 11 AM THROUGH 6 PM EST ACROSS
PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA.
The combination relative humidity values falling to between 28
and 35 percent, and strong west-northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse
fire behavior later today, especially later this afternoon.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged
to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise
caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and
keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and
other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1249 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-162300-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Bladenboro,
Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Burgaw,
Surf City, Wilmington, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Ogden,
Carolina Beach, Seagate, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte,
Oak Island, Long Beach, Southport, and Sunset Beach
1249 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
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 35 percent, accompanied by west winds
of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
&&
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1209 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
MDZ003>006-008-011-501-502-507-508-510-WVZ503-162300-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Eastern Garrett-Western Mineral-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton,
Baltimore, Frostburg, Cumberland, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen,
Grantsville, and Elk Garden
1209 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR NORTHERN MARYLAND AND WESTERN MINERAL
COUNTY WV TODAY...
The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent,
minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and
northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today.
Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before
dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over
the higher elevations.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
$$
DHOF
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
921 PM MST Sat Nov 15 2025
MTZ305-306-160645-
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the cities of Havre, Chinook, Zurich, Harlem, Hogeland,
and Fort Belknap
921 PM MST Sat Nov 15 2025
...Patchy dense fog developing over portions of Hill and Blaine
counties tonight...
Patchy dense fog will continue to develop over portions of Hill
and Blaine counties tonight into Sunday morning. Variable
visibility down to a quarter mile can be expected in addition to
slippery spots on area roads due to frost deposition. Impacted
routes include US highway 2.
Those with travel plans tonight into Sunday morning should be
prepared for highly variable road condition, including visibility
reductions down to a quarter mile and slippery spots on area
roadways, especially over bridges and overpasses. Slow down and
allow extra time to reach your destination.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
202 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
NCZ038>040-042-073>078-083>086-088-089-162315-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-
Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro,
Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton,
Albemarle, Troy, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage,
Sanford, Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro,
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg,
Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, Spring Lake,
Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
202 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST...
The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between
20 and 30 percent and westerly to northwesterly winds that will
gust mostly between 20 to 30 mph will produce increased fire
danger Sunday.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please consult your local burn
permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed. If you
must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under
these conditions.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
108 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-501>510-160900-
Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-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-
108 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
A dry air mass moves into the area behind a departing cold front
on Sunday. With warm temperatures remaining in place, relative
humidity values will drop into the 20 to 25 percent range across
the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. Northwest wind gusts to
around 25 mph will continue into the afternoon as well. The
combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to
Increased Fire Danger across these areas.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
$$
