Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:20AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Issue date: 2026-03-28T06:20+00:00
The combination of breezy northerly winds gusting as high as 25 to 30 mph, ongoing drought, and relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina today. 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.
Freeze Watch issued March 28 at 2:11AM EDT until March 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Issue date: 2026-03-28T06:11+00:00
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
