Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will continue
to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the
rapid spread of wildfires through this evening.
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.
Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban
is also in effect for North Carolina.
Area Description:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov