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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
803 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-061315-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
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, Beaufort, Harkers Island,
Sea Level, Cedar Island, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon,
Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach, Duck,
Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo,
Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras Village
803 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ACROSS ALL OF
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA...

Abnormally dry fuel conditions further exacerbated by Highs
reaching well into the 90s inland, low relative humidity (lowest
away from the immediate coast), and strengthening southwest winds
gusting to 15-20mph in the afternoon will lead to increased fire
danger Saturday, and most likely again on Sunday.

Fire fuels could easily ignite and spread rapidly in these
conditions. Residents and visitors to the area are urged to
properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if
operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep
vehicles off dry leaves and grass.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

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