Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 7:29AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 4:29am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia
through this evening.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any
potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and
matches. Be sure to 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:
Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: