Special Weather Statement in Summers County, West Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED3/29/2024 9:10:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Observed
3/29/2024 9:10:00 AM until 3/29/2024 9:00:00 PM
A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity values in the
upper twenties, and winds gusting up to 20 mph at times will
result in increased danger of fire start and spread through this
evening.
Please exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that
creates sparks. Dispose of cigarette buttes, matches, and other
flammable materials 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.
Kentucky law prohibits burning in the spring from 6 AM to
6 PM...February 15th through April 30th. Overnight burning is highly
discouraged at this time due to the very dry conditions.