Special Weather Statement Kentucky, Ohio | Effective 03/29/2026 08:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 29, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires: 
March 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering to 20 to 25 percent and winds gusting to 15 to 25 mph will result in increased fire danger today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Area Description: 
Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov