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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Raleigh NC

1112 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026



NCZ007>010-021>025-038>040-073>076-083-084-060000-

Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-

Durham-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-

Anson-Richmond-

Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, 

Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, 

High Point, Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, 

Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, 

Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Albemarle, Troy, 

Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, Sanford, 

Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, and Ellerbe

1112 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026



...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM NOON TO 8 PM TODAY ACROSS MOST OF 

THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN PIEDMONT AS WELL AS THE WESTERN SANDHILLS

OF NORTH CAROLINA...



The combination of low relative humidity values of 25 to 30

percent, periodic gusts up to 20 to 30 mph, and dry fuels will 

lead to an increased fire danger today over northern and western 

portions of central North Carolina. 



Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily 

ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this area are urged to 

properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other 

flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if 

operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep 

vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. 



A burn ban remains in place for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, 

Randolph, Alamance, Chatham, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, and Anson

counties. Open burning of any kind is illegal.



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