Last Updated on April 18, 2023 8:38 am
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
222 AM EDT Tue Apr 18 2023
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
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Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville
222 AM EDT Tue Apr 18 2023
…INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING…
Breezy westerly winds are expected to develop again today, with
gusts between 20 and 30 mph developing by late morning and
continuing through this evening. Additionally, relative humidity
may drop below 25 percent. This dry air mass along with gusty
winds and drying fuels will create increased fire danger.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can
quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
