WWUS82 KILM 241746 SPSILM Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 146 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026 NCZ087-096-099-105>110-252300- Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender- Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick- Coastal Brunswick- Including the cities of Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Bladenboro, Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Burgaw, Surf City, Wilmington, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Ogden, Carolina Beach, Seagate, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte, Oak Island, Long Beach, Southport, and Sunset Beach 146 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026 ...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY EVENING... The combination of dry fuels, near critical low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger conditions during Saturday across southeast North Carolina. Relative humidity values are expected to drop to 25 to 35 percent during the afternoon, with the lowest humidities across inland areas. In addition, southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph are expected, with the highest winds along the coastal areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities to review the status of any burn bans. && $$ 29