Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Wilmington - NC, US, National Weather Service

Columbus County

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY EVENING ACROSS NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... Although wind speeds will be much lower today, the combination of dry fuels from the ongoing drought and low to moderate relative humidity levels will continue to produce an increased fire danger across northeast SC and southeast NC as per fire officials. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please be reminded that statewide burn bans have been issued by the SC Forestry Commission and the NC Forest Service until further notice which means most open burning is illegal.