The combination of recent dry conditions and 10-hour fuel moisture
between 8 and 12 percent, relative humidity falling to 20 to 35
percent, and westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40
mph will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires
through about 8 PM this evening. The threat is greatest over the
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the northern and central Virginia
Blue Ridge, the north-central Virginia piedmont near and west of
Highway 15, and the eastern West Virginia panhandle near and east
of Interstate 81.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since
fires can quickly grow out of control under these conditions.