Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The risk for wildfire spread is elevated today for West Virginia.
Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop to around
30%, and wind gusts forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. Open
burning of any type may be dangerous. Take precaution with heat
and sparks while operating any equipment in wildland areas.
West Virginia regulations make it illegal to burn from 7AM to 5PM
during the months of March, April, and May.
Area Description:
Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov