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NWS warns of burning today

ALERT from the NWS (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE) issued January 15, 2026 at 8:22am

 

The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph

 

Areas affected include Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick

 

Please avoid burning.If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

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