Special Weather Statement until MON 10:00 AM EDT

What’s Happening:

A Fire Danger Advisory is in effect due to low humidity, dry conditions, and gusty winds, increasing the risk of rapid wildfire spread.

Affected Areas:

• Central Virginia
• Southern Virginia
• Western Virginia
• Southwest Virginia

What to Expect:

• Relative humidity values between 20% and 30%
• Gusty winds contributing to fire spread
• Dry fuels such as grasses and tree litter

Impacts:

• Increased risk of wildfires
• Potential for rapid fire spread

Safety Tips:

• Exercise caution with ignition sources like machinery, cigarettes, and matches.
• Properly discard all smoking materials.
• Remember, open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT through April 30th.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or swvatoday.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.