Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 7:48AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 4:48am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 25
percent range, dry fuels, and NW winds gusting up to 20-25 mph
will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires
through early this evening across much of central and eastern
Virginia, including the Richmond Metro area and the peninsulas of
eastern Virginia.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure top 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.
Area Description:
Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; James City; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov