Special Weather Statement in Summers County, West Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED3/19/2024 4:07:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Observed
3/19/2024 4:07:00 AM until 3/19/2024 12:15:00 PM
A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into the
20 to 30 percent range, and winds gusting between 20 to 30 mph
will increase the danger of fire start and spread today.
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 6AM to
6PM...February 15th through April 30th. Overnight burning is highly
discouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embers
heading into today.