One product issued by NWS for: Washington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 323 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-220800- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville, Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton, Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend, Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach 323 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR MUCH OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ON SATURDAY... The combination of dry fuels, southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph, and relative humidity values dropping to around 25 percent will result in increased fire danger threat for much of eastern North Carolina on Saturday. 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. $$