WWUS82 KILM 151006 SPSILM Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 606 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 NCZ087-096-099-105>110-152300- 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 606 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Winds will be south to southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution. && $$