Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 7:59PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Humidity levels Thursday will drop into the 25 to 30 percent range. Despite light winds, grass, leaf litter and brush continue to be very dry. This will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 4:37AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of southwest winds gusting up to 15 MPH, relative humidity falling to 15 to 20 percent, and drying fine fuels today will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:11AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of west winds gusting 15 to 20 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels today will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread. Locally higher wind gusts are possible along the ridges. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 3:30AM EST until March 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning issued March 6 at 3:30AM EST until March 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-77 through Fancy Gap.
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 10:30AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 1030 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Leasburg, or 8 miles north of Prospect Hill, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... South Boston... Yanceyville... Halifax... Keysville... Charlotte Court House... Phenix... and Jericho.
Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 6:16PM EST until March 5 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Bland, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 10:36AM EST until March 5 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Bland, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 9:23PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Grass, brush, leaf and tree litter are very dry. Although relative humidity will be higher Tuesday, temperatures will be warmer and winds will be stronger during the afternoon and early evening hours. Rain is not expected to develop soon enough to have an impact on fuel moisture during the warmest part of the day on Tuesday. So, in coordination with forestry officials it is still recommended to refrain from outdoor burning. If you work with equipment that generates sparks, such as chainsaws or grinding tools, please ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of any
Red Flag Warning issued March 1 at 2:38AM EST until March 1 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
...DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Low humidity and breezy, shifting winds along with drying fuels will potentially support dangerous wildfire conditions. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Fire Weather Zone 001 Ashe, Fire Weather Zone 002 Alleghany NC, Fire Weather Zone 003 Surry, Fire Weather Zone 004 Stokes, Fire Weather Zone 005 Rockingham