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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
858 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024


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Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, 
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, 
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, 
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, 
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
858 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...

The combination of relative humidity values between 20 and 30 
percent, south to southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph and low 
fuel moistures values will increase the potential for wildfires to
spread quickly this afternoon. 

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling 
open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of 
cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate 
containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans. 
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily 
ignite and spread fire quickly.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state's 
forestry or environmental protection website.

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