Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
257 AM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

NCZ013>017-030>032-102-070000-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
Including the cities of Ahoskie, Corapeake, Elizabeth City,
Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon, Knotts Island, Quitsna, Edenhouse,
Merry Hill, Midway, Windsor, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock,
Macedonia, Mavaton, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, Woodville,
and Corolla
257 AM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY ACROSS NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...

Dry, hot, and breezy conditions are expected today. The ongoing
drought has led to abnormally dry dead surface fuels across the
region. Min RH values of 25 to 30%, wind gusts to around 20 mph,
and afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 90s will lead to
an increased fire danger from mid morning through early evening
today. Conditions Sunday may be similar ahead of an approaching
cold front, with an additional Increased Fire Danger statement
likely to be issued.

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.

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