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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
906 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SCC019-029-035-200115-
/O.CON.KCHS.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240320T1800Z/
/GIVS1.2.ER.240307T0600Z.240313T1430Z.240320T0600Z.NO/
906 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Weeks Landing in Canadys is not accessible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM EDT Monday, the stage was 10.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet
    Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3304 8065 3311 8062 3308 8036 3275 8036
      3275 8050 3302 8044


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
906 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SCC015-043-089-200115-
/O.CON.KCHS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JAMS1.1.ER.240305T1137Z.240316T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water surrounds the residence at the end
  of Harris Landing Road and the adjacent boat ramp is inaccessible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM EDT Monday, the stage was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.5 feet
    Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3347 8002 3354 7998 3325 7937 3321 7938
      3320 7951 3329 7976


$$


Gale Warning


Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1031 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ835-200245-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1031 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1031 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ833-200245-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1031 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming E. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ350-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.GL.W.0009.240319T0200Z-240319T1300Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
956 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Freeze Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1103 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-
191115-
/O.CON.KGSP.FZ.W.0001.240319T0400Z-240319T1400Z/
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-
Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-
Greenwood-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-
Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Clemson, Boiling Springs Sc,
Gaffney, Fingerville, Columbus, Reed Creek, Tryon, Fountain Inn,
Indian Trail, Simpsonville, Kings Mountain, Royston, Shelby, Fork
Shoals, Duncan, Mill Spring, Berea, Dacusville, Rutherfordton,
Ninety Six, Walhalla, Blackstock, Greenville, Wellford,
Ruckersville, Lavonia, Rock Hill, Catawba, Anderson, Kannapolis,
Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Union, Ware Shoals, Oakway,
Westminster, Easley, Seneca, Mauldin, Gastonia, Greer,
Spartanburg, Concord, Spindale, Monroe, Landrum, Gumlog, Nuberg,
Charlotte, Clinton, Crouse, Boydville, Matthews, Monarch Mills,
Cornwell, Taylors, Lyman, Toccoa, Middleton, Huntersville,
Weddington, Fortsonia, Trinity, Great Falls, Inman, Forest City,
Canon, Hartwell, Franklin Springs, Elberton, Chester, and Laurens
1103 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North
  Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground
sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above-
ground pipes.

&&

$$

MPR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
836 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ073>076-083-084-191300-
/O.CON.KRAH.FZ.W.0001.240319T0400Z-240319T1300Z/
Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Anson-Richmond-
Including the cities of Wadesboro, Sanford, Carthage, Aberdeen,
Albemarle, Troy, Rockingham, Ellerbe, Southern Pines, Polkton,
and Pinehurst
836 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Anson, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, and Stanly
  Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

28

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ040-063-064-SCZ016-018-020-021-025-026-115-116-191200-
/O.CON.KCAE.FZ.W.0002.240319T0900Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-
Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, McCormick,
Lancaster, Lancaster Mill, Winnsboro, Clarks Hill, Edgefield,
Saluda, Martinez, Johnston, Indian Land, Evans, Elgin, Van Wyck,
Ridge Spring, Springdale, Lincolnton, Winnsboro Mills, Murphys
Estates, Pageland, Thomson, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Andrew Jackson State Park, Cheraw, and Newberry
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
  with gusts up to 30 mph possible on area lakes. For the Freeze
  Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
  Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
  Freeze Warning, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
  could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1119 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ250-252-254-256-190900-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240319T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
1119 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
  except few gusts up to 35 kt between midnight and 3 am.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
  coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
LEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ131-135>137-230-231-190800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.240319T0300Z-240319T1500Z/
Alligator River-Pamlico Sound-Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35
  kt and rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Alligator, Neuse and Bay and Pamlico and
  Pungo Rivers and Albemarle, Croatan and Roanoke and Pamlico
  Sounds.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ150-152-154-156-158-190800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.240319T0300Z-240319T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
354 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35
  kt expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City, and
  the coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
959 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SCZ045-191000-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
959 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY ON
LAKE MOULTRIE...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  and waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Moultrie.

* WHERE...Inland Berkeley County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ040-063-064-SCZ016-018-020-021-025-026-115-116-191200-
/O.CON.KCAE.FZ.W.0002.240319T0900Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-
Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, McCormick,
Lancaster, Lancaster Mill, Winnsboro, Clarks Hill, Edgefield,
Saluda, Martinez, Johnston, Indian Land, Evans, Elgin, Van Wyck,
Ridge Spring, Springdale, Lincolnton, Winnsboro Mills, Murphys
Estates, Pageland, Thomson, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Andrew Jackson State Park, Cheraw, and Newberry
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
  with gusts up to 30 mph possible on area lakes. For the Freeze
  Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
  Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
  Freeze Warning, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
  could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ065-077-SCZ022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-191200-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Richmond-Burke-Kershaw-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-
Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-
Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Elloree, Orangeburg, Sumter,
Batesburg-Leesville, North, Blackville, Springfield, Neeses,
Manning, Seven Oaks, Williston, Summerton, Branchville, Columbia,
Bishopville, Barnwell, Bowman, Aiken, Brookdale, Elgin, Denmark,
Oak Grove, Waynesboro, Camden, Bamberg, Augusta, Lugoff, West
Columbia, St. Matthews, Holly Hill, Cayce, Santee, North Augusta,
Red Bank, Lexington, and Eutawville
816 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
  possible on area lakes.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

BC


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
422 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-075>078-086-088-089-200000-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Hoke-Cumberland-
Sampson-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington,
Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham,
Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope,
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, Lexington, Thomasville,
Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex,
Wake Forest, Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson,
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Carthage, Sanford,
Lillington, Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, Raeford,
Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
422 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT TUESDAY...

In coordination with NC Forest Service, an Increased Fire Danger
Statement has been issued for Tuesday for much of central North
Carolina, including the northern Piedmont, Coastal Plain and most
of the Sandhills. In the affected areas, southwesterly wind gusts
ranging from 20-25 mph will coincide with low relative humidity
of 20 to 30 percent and dry fuels to create elevated fire weather
conditions.

Refer to your local burn-permitting authority on whether you may
burn. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

$$

JJT

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
343 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ087-096-099-105>110-190900-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the cities of Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Bladenboro,
Whiteville, Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Burgaw,
Surf City, Wilmington, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Ogden,
Carolina Beach, Seagate, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte,
Oak Island, Long Beach, Southport, and Sunset Beach
343 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

In coordination with NC Forest Service, a Fire Danger Statement
has been issued Tuesday for portions of southeast North Carolina.
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to 20 to 30 percent, accompanied by southwest
winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

&&

$$

21

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
328 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ029-044>046-079-080-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-190800-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-
Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City,
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland,
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, 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,
Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon, Swansboro, Sneads Ferry,
and North Topsail Beach
328 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING...

In coordination with NC Forest Service, a Fire Danger Statement
has been issued Tuesday for much of Eastern North Carolina. In
the affected areas, gusty afternoon/evening winds ranging from
20-25 mph will coincide with low humidity less than 30% and dry
fuels.

Refer to your local burn-permitting authority on whether you may
burn today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

$$

RJ


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
951 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ350-352-354-374-200200-
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
Waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 NM, including
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary-
Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA from 20 to 60 NM-
951 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
951 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SCZ045-200200-
Inland Berkeley-
951 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY ON LAKE
MOULTRIE...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
809 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-
200015-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-
Cabarrus-Union NC-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union SC-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
809 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, piedmont
North Carolina, western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday Afternoon through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ075-076-191200-
Moore-Lee-
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.
   INCREASED FIRE DANGER.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ073-074-083-084-191200-
Stanly-Montgomery-Anson-Richmond-
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ028-042-043-077-078-086-088-089-191200-
Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
427 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   INCREASED FIRE DANGER.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059-191945-
Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-
Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-
Northern Horry-
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday may see increased fire danger due to RH values below 30% and
wind gusts up to 25 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

AMZ250-252-254-256-191945-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Small Craft Advisory conditions likely again Tuesday night and
late Friday through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ087-096-099-105>110-191945-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Fire Danger Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Columbia SC
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ040-063-064-SCZ016-018-020-021-025-026-115-116-190945-
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-
Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Georgia and
central South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.
   Freeze Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.
   Freeze Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Columbia SC
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

GAZ065-077-SCZ022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-190945-
Richmond-Burke-Kershaw-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-
Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Georgia and
central South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
419 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-190830-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
419 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Low RHs and breezy conditions will lead to Increased Fire Danger.
See FWF text product or AFD for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Low RHs and breezy conditions will lead to Increased Fire Danger
through most of the work-week. See FWF text product or AFD for more
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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