Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Newport - NC, US, National Weather Service

Greene County

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT ON SATURDAY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF BREEZY NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... The combination of breezy northerly winds gusting as high as 25 to 30 mph, ongoing drought, and relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina on Saturday. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.