Weather alert for Eastern North Carolina until Saturday morning

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The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a report at 8:03 p.m. on Friday for fire danger until Saturday at 9:15 a.m. The alert is for Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven, Southern Craven, West Carteret, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Coastal Onslow, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island as well as Martin, Pitt, Washington, Tyrrell, Greene, Beaufort, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones and Pamlico counties.

"Abnormally dry fuel conditions further exacerbated by Highs reaching well into the 90s inland, low relative humidity (lowest away from the immediate coast), and strengthening southwest winds gusting to 15-20mph in the afternoon will lead to increased fire danger Saturday, and most likely again on Sunday. Fire fuels could easily ignite and spread rapidly in these conditions. Residents and visitors to the 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 dry leaves and grass. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution," explains the NWS.

This alert is in effect until Saturday at 9:15 a.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM.