Special Weather Statement West Virginia | Effective 03/28/2026 23:09
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
The risk for wildfire spread is elevated today. Minimum relative<br />
humidity values are forecast to drop to around 30%, and southwest<br />
wind gusts forecast to reach as high as 20-25 mph. Open burning of<br />
any type may be dangerous. Exercise caution if operating any<br />
equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry<br />
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could<br />
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.