{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f6912774d5d0c968dca9963c4cafc9f3aa3a91e8.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 3:39AM EDT by NWS Raleigh 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.f6912774d5d0c968dca9963c4cafc9f3aa3a91e8.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Raleigh NC"},"word_count":125,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 3:39AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Wayne; Sampson\n**Issued by:** NWS Raleigh NC\n**Sent:** 2026-06-06T03:39:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-06T03:39:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-06T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe combination of low relative humidity around 25 to 30 percent,\nbreezy winds up to 10 to 20 mph, and extremely dry fuels will\nlead to an increased fire danger both today and Sunday for\nportions of eastern North Carolina.\n\nDry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily\nignite and spread fire quickly. People in this 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 of dry leaves and grass."}