{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.b6bcb297f9614d9284333d40fbc7f69345e3d9d0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-06","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.b6bcb297f9614d9284333d40fbc7f69345e3d9d0.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Newport/Morehead City NC"},"word_count":180,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** 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\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-06-06T09:11:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-06T09:11:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-07T00:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAbnormally dry fuel conditions further exacerbated by high\ntemperatures reaching well into the 90s inland, low relative\nhumidity (lowest away from the immediate coast), and strengthening\nsouthwest winds gusting to 15-20mph in the afternoon will lead to\nincreased fire danger today and Sunday.\n\nFire fuels could easily ignite and spread rapidly in these\nconditions. Residents and visitors to the area are urged to\nproperly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other\nflammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if\noperating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep\nvehicles off dry leaves and grass.\n\nPlease refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether\nyou can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution."}