Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 8:11AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 5:11am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Elevated fire weather risks develop late this morning into the
afternoon as relative humidity values drop between 20 and 30
percent while southwest wind gusts between 15 and 25 mph.
Conditions will improve northwest to southeast this evening as
rain overspreads the region ahead of a passing cold front.
Please be mindful of open burning, cigarettes, and any machinery
that may throw sparks as these can all start a wildfire very
efficiently in these dry and breezy conditions. Please adhere to
any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area.
Area Description:
Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; 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