Special Weather Statement in Wayne 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 lowering into
mid to upper 20s, and winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph will
result in increased danger of fire start and spread this afternoon
and 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.
West Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from 7 AM to
5 PM...March 1st through May 31st. Overnight burning is highly
discouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embers
heading into today.