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🟡 Moderate
Special Weather Statement
Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:22AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Alert Description
The combination of extremely dry fuels and gusty southwest winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly due to the breezy conditions.
Safety Instructions
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Time Information
Effective
Jun 18, 2026, 5:22 AM
Expires
Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 AM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 5:22 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Wilmington NC
National Weather Service