West Virginia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/10/2026 05:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 8:05AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 10, 2026 - 5:05am
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...HERE IS A FIRE WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY... There is increased risk for fire weather this afternoon and evening with relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent and wind gusts between 15 and 25 mph. Wildfires can easily start and spread in these conditions. Please be mindful of any open burning, machinery that may throw sparks, and properly dispose of cigarettes. These factors can all lead to ignition and spread of wildfires. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov