Freeze Warning
by NWS ILM:
Mar 28 8:28PM - Mar 29 9AM.

32°F expected 2-9AM EDT Sun in NC: Bladen, Inland Pender, Robeson; Patchy frost/freeze may kill crops/vegetation.

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Special Wx Statement

Mar 27 2026 2:19PM EDT - Mar 28 2026 3:00AM

Dry fuels, low humidity (25-30%), & gusty NW winds (15-20 mph, gusts 25) raise fire danger.

Check local burn permits before burning. Use extreme caution.

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This week’s drought map is out and it’s not pretty. #PenderCounty is in a moderate to severe drought this week.

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There’s LOTS of pollen out there today.

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Hummingbird Central: Spring Migration 2026 - Google My Maps Interactive map provided by https://www.HummingbirdCentral.com of spring migration and first sightings of hummingbirds in the USA & Canada in 2026 as reported by website viewers.

The hummingbirds are on the move to NC.

Hummingbird Central: Spring Migration 2026 - www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...

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🔥Increased fire danger this week. Always check before you burn. 🔥

climate.ncsu.edu/fire/

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Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷🌸🪻🌹🌻🌼

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There’s lots of pollen floating around in the air. Today you will see Juniper, Elm and Oak as the biggest offenders here in #Burgaw.

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⚠️Freeze Warning⚠️
Inland Pender County
4–9 AM Thu (Mar 19)
Temps near 32°F

Frost/freeze may kill crops & sensitive plants and damage outdoor plumbing. Take precautions.

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⚠️FREEZE WARNING ⚠️

Temps as low as 28° are expected tonight from 2–10 AM Wed across SE NC & NE SC. Frost/freezing conditions may damage crops, sensitive plants, and exposed plumbing. Protect plants now.

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Pender County, NC: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 02:30PM nixle.us/H68PX

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⚠️🌪️TORNADO WATCH 🌪️⚠️
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch valid on March 16, 2026 from 1:20PM until 8:00PM EDT

LOTS of rain and wind coming down now.

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Wind Advisory today 8AM-7PM: S winds 20–30 mph, gusts to 50 mph.
Freeze Watch late Tue night–Wed AM

Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender Counties.

Secure loose items - downed limbs, outages possible. Frost/freeze may damage crops, plants, exposed pipes.

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#Burgaw & ALL of SENC are under a Level 3, an Enhanced Risk of severe storms for tomorrow. Expect damaging winds 60-75mph, possible hail & tornadoes. A squall line is likely in the afternoon.

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starting a nest
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Juniper, Birch and Oak pollen are floating around out here today in #Burgaw.

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Pollen is on the rise here in #Burgaw today, especially Juniper, Birch and Oak.

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Wow! That was a frog strangler t’storm for sure and it’s still coming down here in #Burgaw‼️

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Pender County, NC: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 02:00PM nixle.us/H5TFT

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⚠️Severe T’storm Watch⚠️
Valid: Mar 12, 2026
from 10:31 AM - 5:00 PM

Includes 6 counties in SE NC:
Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson

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Today's forecast.
Areas of dense morning fog. Mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High of 84°. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

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Today’s pollen forecast for #Burgaw.

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⛈️Rain & thunderstorms are on the radar this evening. That will help dissipate some of the pollen.

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🫐It's going to be a great day here in #Burgaw. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

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Pender County approves $7.9 million construction contract for New Hampstead Library and updates budget After a presentation on funding and bids, the board approved a $7.906 million construction contract with Daniels & Daniels and revised the project budget to $10.82 million; legal counsel and several commissioners discussed contract form and change‑order authority.

Pender County is set to break ground on the New Hampstead Library after securing a $7.9 million construction contract and raising over $2.5 million in funding!

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Pender County adopts first organization‑wide strategic plan to 2030 The Board adopted a five-goal strategic plan to guide county priorities through 2030, prioritizing schools, public safety, infrastructure, communications and staff retention; staff said most actions are low or no cost and any high‑cost items will return to the board during budget deliberations.

Pender County has taken a bold step by adopting its first organization-wide strategic plan to guide its future, focusing on key priorities like education, public safety, and infrastructure through 2030.

Learn more here!

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Pender County reports progress on EMS-fire consolidation but employees seek clarity on pensions County officials told commissioners the EMS and fire consolidation is progressing under a task-list and memorandum of understanding, but employees and commissioners pressed for clarity about how prior service and defined‑benefit plans will be handled under the Local Government Employees' Retirement System.

Pender County's emergency services merger is on track, but employees are left in the dark about their retirement benefits—will they get the clarity they need before July 1?

Get the details!

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Pender County opposes Chemours expansion, urges EPA and DEQ to deny permit The board adopted a resolution urging the EPA and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to deny Chemours’ permit to expand the Fayetteville Works facility unless remediation, compliance and independent data demonstrate no increased PFAS emissions or discharges to the Cape Fear River.

Pender County has officially taken a stand against the expansion of the Chemours facility, raising alarms over the health risks of PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River that threatens 500,000 residents' drinking water.

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Moon sliver at 32% illumination

Tonight’s moon at 32% illumination over #Burgaw.

📸 credit Eric Kozen

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🚀 Really cool noctilucent clouds this morning, as the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-12 mission heads to the ISS.

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