Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 12:55PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Breezy westerly winds of 15 to 20 mph will overlap with relative
humidities falling into the 30 to 35 percent range Wednesday
afternoon. This will lead to increased fire danger for Eastern
North Carolina, so an Increased Fire Danger Statement is now in
effect from 11 AM to 7 PM Wednesday.
Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn
permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use
extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily
available.