Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Alerts Updated: November 4, 2025, 6:22 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 1:19PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: Southwest to west winds are going to increase to 10 to 20 mph Wednesday, with gusts 20 to 30 mph across much of the area. Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon along with continued drying fuels will result in an increased danger of wildfire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  November 4, 2025, 1:19 pm      Expires:  November 5, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte


Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 1:07PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: Abnormally dry conditions continue over portions of western North Carolina. The combination of low relative humidity dropping into the 30 to 35 percent range with gusty west to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for the Central and Northern Mountains and the Piedmont. This is in effect for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  November 4, 2025, 1:07 pm      Expires:  November 5, 2025, 1:15 am
Area:  Avery; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Madison; Yancey; Mitchell; Buncombe; Catawba; Rowan; Transylvania; Henderson; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Caldwell Mountains; Greater Caldwell; Burke Mountains; Greater Burke; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Rutherford Mountains; Greater Rutherford; Polk Mountains; Eastern Polk


Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 12:49PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: Although recent rains have led to some increased soil moisture, abnormally dry conditions are still present over portions of the Piedmont. The combination of low relative humidity dropping into the 30 to 35 percent range with gusty southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for the Piedmont. This is in effect for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm. These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior. Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed for Wednesday. If you must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  November 4, 2025, 12:49 pm      Expires:  November 5, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Person; Granville; Vance; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Wake


Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 12:14PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: Although recent rains have led to some increased soil moisture, abnormally dry conditions are still present over portions of the Piedmont. The combination of low relative humidity dropping into the 30 to 35 percent range with gusty southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for the Piedmont. This is in effect for Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm. These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior. Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed for Wednesday. If you must burn, use extreme caution, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  November 4, 2025, 12:14 pm      Expires:  November 5, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Person; Granville; Vance; Warren; Halifax; Forsyth; Guilford; Alamance; Orange; Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Davidson; Randolph; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson