Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The combination of winds gusting up to 26 mph, and warm temperatures will allow for relative humidity values to reach the mid to lower 20s this afternoon. This combination results in an elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening. Caution should be exercised to prevent fires...such as avoiding smoking outdoors in fire prone areas...taking care to prevent sparks from equipment or machinery from triggering fire starts...and educating children about the dangers of playing with fire. The Spring fire season for Kentucky runs from February 15th through April 30th. during this time...it is illegal to burn anything within 150 feet of
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
For areas north of I-70, southwesterly winds will be sustained between 25 to 30 MPH, with gusts up to 40 MPH possible this afternoon. For areas south of I-70, southwesterly winds will be sustained between 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 35 MPH possible this afternoon. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving this afternoon, especially if driving a high profile vehicle.
Rip Current Statement issued April 18 at 2:30PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be south at 7 to 10 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:12AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent and wind gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:01AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:58AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The combination of low relative humidity values of 30 to 35 percent and southerly winds of 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph late this morning through this afternoon will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 4:51AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
At 450 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Silver Lake SP to 14 miles southwest of Mears. Movement was east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Brohman... Mears SP... White Cloud... Nirvana... Mears... New Era... Idlewild... Pentwater... Elbridge... Stony Lake... Crystal Valley... Colfax... Weare... Woodland Park... Hawkins... Baldwin... Big Star Lake... Woodville... Walkerville... Chase...
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:34PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
At 633 PM MDT...A snow squall was along a line extending from near Albin to 6 miles southeast of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer... and moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Sudden and brief periods of moderate to heavy snowfall, gusty winds, and significantly reduced visibilities. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and low visibilities. Locations impacted include... Egbert, Hillsdale, Burns, Pine Bluffs, Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, and Carpenter. This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 375 and 401.
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 4:07AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
The combination of westerly winds gusting up to 25 mph, minimum relative humidity values of 20-30%, and drying fine fuels will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread today. The risk will be highest across the Capital Region, the Lake George and Saratoga region, as well as the mid Hudson Valley, Taconics and eastern Catskills. Any fires that develop in these areas could spread rapidly. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn