Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
325 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
NCZ007-021>025-038>040-073>077-083>086-088-150000-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson-Randolph-
Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Winston-Salem, Greensboro,
High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough,
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville,
Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Albemarle, Troy,
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, Sanford,
Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Wadesboro, Polkton,
Rockingham, Ellerbe, Laurinburg, Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford,
Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Hope Mills
325 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER 1100 AM THROUGH 800 PM TODAY FOR THE
WESTERN PIEDMONT AND SANDHILLS...
The combination of extremely dry fuels, very warm temperatures, gusty
southwest winds, and reduced relative humidity will lead to an
increased risk of wildfires again today.
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.
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pwb
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
134 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
NCZ036-037-056-057-068>072-082-141700-
Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union-
134 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
Relative humidity values will fall to near 30 percent this
afternoon, with winds increasing to 10-15 mph with some higher
gusts. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and
favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch
and spread rapidly.
Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether
you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, exercise extreme
caution as fires can quickly get out of hand under these
conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
404 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
NCZ195-199-203-150815-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
404 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Moderate Rip Current Risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
NCZ007-021>025-038>040-073>077-083>086-088-150730-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Davidson-Randolph-
Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-
Hoke-Cumberland-
321 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
