ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TODAY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
100 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Christian, Churchville, Staunton,
Waynesboro, Spottswood, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville,
Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham,
Greenfield, Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville,
Five Forks, Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill,
Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona,
Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova,
Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan,
Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield,
Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren,
Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap, New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty,
McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe, Possum Trot, Sirons Mill,
Chester Gap, Skyland, and Montebello
100 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TODAY…
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent
relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind
gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the
rapid spread of wildfires today. Even with some light rainfall
yesterday, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon
to rapidly dry fuels.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1222 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-201400-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
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
1222 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
…INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL,
SOUTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA…
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia
through this evening.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any
potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and
matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any
dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to
spread quickly.
Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
