126 WWUS82 KMHX 160904 SPSMHX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 504 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 NCZ044-079-080-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-170000- Pitt-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow- Coastal Onslow- Including the cities of Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, 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, and North Topsail Beach 504 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER AGAIN TODAY FOR MUCH OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA... The combination of extremely dry fuels, very warm temperatures, gusty southwest winds, and reduced relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires today. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal. $$ Martin  268 WWUS82 KJAX 160913 SPSJAX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 513 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 FLZ021-035-120-220-322-422-522-GAZ149-162-163-161300- Suwannee-Gilchrist-Eastern Hamilton-Western Hamilton- Northern Columbia-Southeastern Columbia-Southwestern Columbia- Atkinson-Echols-Clinch- Including the cities of Houston, Live Oak, McAlpin, Newburn, Suwannee Springs, Trenton, Jasper, Jennings, Belmont, White Springs, West Lake, Blue Springs, Suwannee River Station, Winfield, Suwannee Valley, Lake City, Lulu, Watertown, Columbia, Oleno State Park, Axson, Pearson, Willacoochee, Needmore, Statenville, and Homerville 513 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...PATCHY DENSE FOG EARLY THIS MORNING ALONG THE I-75 CORRIDOR AND THE SUWANNEE RIVER VALLEY... Patchy dense fog with visibilities of 1/4 mile or less have developed early this morning along the I-75 corridor and portions of the Suwannee River Valley. These conditions will continue until just after sunrise, then improving visibilities are expected between 8am and 9am this morning. Fog could also be increasingly dense near areas of smoke produced by wildfires. Use caution while driving this morning, leaving plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. $$  718 WWUS81 KAKQ 160934 SPSAKQ Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 534 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>525-170000- Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline- Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland- Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie- Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City- New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry- James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Western Louisa- Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover- Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Margarettsville, Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, South Hill, Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store, Loves Mill, Lunenburg, Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, Sandy Point, Westmoreland, Colonial Beach, Leedstown, Oak Grove, Potomac Beach, Potomac Mills, Naylors Beach, Downing, Emmerton, Ethel, Farnham, Haynesville, Kennard, Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Lawrenceville, Reams, Petersburg, Hopewell, Barnetts, Wayside, Roxbury, Bottoms Bridge, Browns Corner, Mountcastle, New Kent Airport, Orapax Farms, Quinton, Talleysville, Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Emporia, Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville, Booth Fork, Williamsburg, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill, Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview, Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood, Louisa, Mineral, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, Richmond, Sandston, Aylett, King William, West Point, Beazley, Biscoe, Henley Fork, Indian Neck, Newtown, Owenton, Saint Stephens Church, King And Queen Court House, Tappahannock, Dunnsville, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 534 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY... The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal. $$  300 WWUS83 KDVN 160938 SPSDVN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 438 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 IAZ040>042-051>053-063>065-161300- Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, and Tipton 438 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...Areas of Dense Fog This Morning... Moist low-level conditions and light winds have led to fog development across portions of eastern Iowa, which could become locally dense with visibilities down to a quarter mile. If you are traveling early this morning, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility over short distances and keep plenty of stopping distance in front of you. The fog will dissipate by the mid morning. $$  148 WWUS82 KGSP 160950 SPSGSP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 550 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065-068>072-082-501>510-161700- Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain- Haywood-Buncombe-Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon- Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell- Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains- Eastern Polk- 550 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... Relative humidity values will fall into the 20 to 30 percent range again this afternoon, with winds increasing to around 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With vegetation remaining dry, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal. $$ GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-161700- Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert- 550 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... Relative humidity values will fall into the 25 to 30 percent range again this afternoon, with winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph. With low fuel moisture, the ongoing drought, and favorable meteorological conditions, fires will be able to catch and spread rapidly this afternoon. Refer to your local burn permitting authority regarding whether you may burn outdoors. $$  920 WWUS83 KARX 160951 SPSARX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 451 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 IAZ009>011-018-019-MNZ088-095-096-WIZ033-034-041>044-053-161300- Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Winona-Fillmore- Houston-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Including the cities of Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, New Hampton, Winona, Preston, Caledonia, Arcadia, Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, and Viroqua 451 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...Reduced Visibility in Areas of Dense Fog Early this Morning... WHAT...Areas of localized dense fog with visibilities around or under one half mile. WHERE...Parts of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwestern Wisconsin WHEN...Through 8am this morning. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for localized areas of reduced visibility. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, allow yourself extra time and please use low beam headlights. $$ KDS