Special Weather Statement Ohio | Effective 03/29/2026 06:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 29, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires: 
March 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering to around 20 to 25 percent and winds gusting to around 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. Ohio law prohibits burning in the spring from 6AM to 6PM...March 1st through May 31th.
Area Description: 
Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov