Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
THIS IS A FIRE DANGER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE
OHIO DIVISION OF FORESTRY.
THE WILDFIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED TODAY FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO. VERY DRY
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON WITH OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS
40 TO 50 MPH.
OPEN BURNING OF ANY TYPE IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT THIS
TIME. BE VERY CAREFUL OF HEAT AND SPARKS WHILE OPERATING ANY
EQUIPMENT OR SMOKING IN WILDLAND AREAS.
OHIO STATE LAW PROHIBITS BURNING FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM DURING THE
MONTHS OF MARCH...APRIL...AND MAY.
Area Description:
Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov