Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 6:21am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
Little if any rain occurred last night and this morning across the
foothills and piedmont of North Carolina. With humidity dropping
to 15 to 25 percent this afternoon, and northwest winds gusting to
20 to 25mph, fuels will dry out quickly. This will result in an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through early
evening.
Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty
winds, so expect worsening conditions across all of northwest
North Carolina.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any
potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and
matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any
dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to
spread quickly.
A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov