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


WVZ042>044-507-508-232115-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Union, 
Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Alderson, Quinwood, Duo, 
and Rainelle
916 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...

The combination of relative humidity values between 20 and 25 
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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