Special Weather Statement West Virginia | Effective 03/13/2026 10:08
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
The risk for wildfire spread is elevated today for West Virginia.<br />
Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop to around<br />
30%, and wind gusts forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. Open<br />
burning of any type may be dangerous. Take precaution with heat<br />
and sparks while operating any equipment in wildland areas.
West Virginia regulations make it illegal to burn from 7AM to 5PM<br />
during the months of March, April, and May.
Instruction: