Weather Alerts For Falkland, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA # SUMMARY -------------------- The combination of gusty southwest winds and extremely dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger Thursday across much of eastern North Carolina. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. People in this 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 of dry leaves and grass. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island, Mainland Hyde, Southern Craven, Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City, Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland, Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Columbia, Gum Neck, Manns Harbor, Stumpy Point, East Lake, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Engelhard, Fairfield, Ponzer, Scranton, Swanquarter, 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, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras Village