Special Weather Statement Virginia | Effective 04/07/2026 04:48
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 25<br />
percent range, dry fuels, and NW winds gusting up to 20-25 mph<br />
will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires<br />
through early this evening across much of central and eastern<br />
Virginia, including the Richmond Metro area and the peninsulas of<br />
eastern Virginia.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br />