Ocean Isle Beach Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Ocean Isle Beach.

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Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 4:11AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Winds from the west-southwest around 10 to 20 mph are expected to gust as high as 25 to 30 mph today over portions of the Coastal Plain. These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent. This combination of winds and low humidity will bring an increased risk for adverse fire behavior today. While this area did receive rain on Thursday, the blustery winds yesterday resulted in quick drying of fine fuels, which will dry further today. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits effective from 8 AM Friday until further notice. The North Carolina Forest Service will continue to monitor conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.

Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 4:00AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels will result in a high chance for adverse and dangerous fire behavior today. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of the Piedmont and Sandhills of central North Carolina including Person, Granville, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Davidson, Randolph, Chatham, Wake, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, and Cumberland. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...From the west at 10 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 3:52AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels will result in dangerously adverse fire behavior through this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Fire Weather Zone 003 Surry, Fire Weather Zone 004 Stokes, Fire Weather Zone 005 Rockingham, Fire Weather Zone 006 Caswell, Fire Weather Zone 019 Wilkes and Fire Weather Zone 020 Yadkin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 3:48AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Low relative humidity values will combine with wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph and drying fuels to result in an increased danger of fires burning out of control across the mountains of Southwest Virginia and Northwest North Carolina. People are urged to avoid outdoor burning today. If you must burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become dangerous in these conditions. Ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of any smoking materials. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors.

Air Quality Alert issued March 22 at 3:44AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Rutherford County, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Air Quality Alert issued March 22 at 3:44AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Polk County, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Relative humidity values are expected to remain above critical levels today across the counties along the Tennessee border. However, a dry cold front will bring very gusty winds during the afternoon. Although fuel moisture and relative humidity values remain elevated over this area, rapid drying is likely to occur. Therefore, fire danger will increase through the afternoon and an outdoor burn ban remains in place.

Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 3:35AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY ACROSS THE AREA ON SATURDAY... Relative humidity values below 20 percent are expected across most of the region today. Winds associated with a dry cold front will increase and become gusty with gusts from 30 to 35 mph across most of the area. Counties along the TN/NC border are not included as fuel moisture and relative humidity values are higher across these locations. * AFFECTED AREA...Cherokee, York, Rabun, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Habersham, Stephens, Greenwood, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greenville Mountains, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Central Greenville, Southern Greenville, Northern Spartanburg, Southern Spartanburg, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY... 15 to 20 percent * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 3:32AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

The combination of drying fuels, southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph, and relative humidity values dropping to around 25 percent will result in increased fire danger threat for much of eastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits until further notice. The NC Forest Service will continue to monitor conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.

Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 3:28AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

The combination of dry fuels, southwest winds around 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph, and relative humidity values dropping to around 25 percent will result in increased fire danger threat for much of eastern North Carolina today. The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits until further notice. The NC Forest Service will continue to monitor conditions. Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.

Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 2:47AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... * AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover, Inland Brunswick and Coastal Brunswick. In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern Horry. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.

Flood Warning issued March 21 at 8:42PM EDT until March 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Tarboro. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The Riverside Park and River Road at the US64 bridge flood. At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street in east Tarboro. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 7:48PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Relative humidity values will drop into the 25 to 35 percent range over much of the area Saturday afternoon. In addition, winds will become westerly around 10 to 20 mph in most locations, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph. These conditions will lead to an increased danger of fire spread and growth. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors Saturday.

Air Quality Alert issued March 21 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Polk County, until midnight EDT Saturday night. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Air Quality Alert issued March 21 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Rutherford County, until midnight EDT Saturday night. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

For Saturday, the relative humidity is expected to drop down into the 20-25 percent range during the afternoon across the counties along the Tennessee border. A weak cold front will bring gusty winds and with the low relative humidity and dry fuels, cause increased fire danger.

Air Quality Alert issued March 21 at 1:48PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Polk County, until midnight EDT Saturday night. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Air Quality Alert issued March 21 at 11:02AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Polk County, until midnight EDT tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.

Flood Warning issued March 21 at 9:17AM EDT until March 24 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County. For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Greenville. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 14.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood