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W. Virginia & SE West Virginia & and NW N. Carolina Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 10:37 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to around 25 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to around 25 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Instructions:
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Areas Impacted:
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Inland Pender
Coastal Pender
Inland New Hanover
Coastal New Hanover
Inland Brunswick
Coastal Brunswick
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:17 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Morristown TN
INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
With good mixing this afternoon, relative humidity values will get
down into the upper 20s. Northwesterly winds will gust around 20
mph. With dry fuels in place, fire danger will be elevated this
afternoon and early evening.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for
North Carolina.
down into the upper 20s. Northwesterly winds will gust around 20
mph. With dry fuels in place, fire danger will be elevated this
afternoon and early evening.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for
North Carolina.
Areas Impacted:
Cherokee
Clay
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:29 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR 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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Tazewell
Smyth
Bland
Giles
Wythe
Pulaski
Montgomery
Grayson
Carroll
Floyd
Craig
Alleghany
Bath
Roanoke
Botetourt
Rockbridge
Patrick
Franklin
Bedford
Amherst
Henry
Pittsylvania
Campbell
Appomattox
Buckingham
Halifax
Charlotte
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:06 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of northeast North Carolina this afternoon.
Residents 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.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in effect. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of northeast North Carolina this afternoon.
Residents 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.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in effect. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas Impacted:
Northampton
Hertford
Gates
Pasquotank
Camden
Western Currituck
Bertie
Chowan
Perquimans
Eastern Currituck
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:06 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon.
Residents 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.
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon.
Residents 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.
Areas Impacted:
Fluvanna
Prince Edward
Cumberland
Goochland
Caroline
Mecklenburg
Lunenburg
Nottoway
Amelia
Powhatan
Westmoreland
Richmond
Northumberland
Lancaster
Brunswick
Dinwiddie
Prince George
Charles City
New Kent
Gloucester
Middlesex
Mathews
Greensville
Sussex
Surry
James City
Southampton
Chesapeake
Virginia Beach
Accomack
Northampton
Western Louisa
Eastern Louisa
Western Hanover
Eastern Hanover
Western Chesterfield
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
Eastern Henrico
Western King William
Eastern King William
Western King and Queen
Eastern King and Queen
Western Essex
Eastern Essex
York
Newport News
Hampton/Poquoson
Isle of Wight
Suffolk
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 4:08 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Raleigh NC
INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
Very dry air will remain, with relative humidity values likely to
decrease to minimums of 15 to 25 percent through this afternoon.
Additionally, westerly to northwesterly winds surrounding an
approaching, moisture-starved cold front will strengthen and
frequently gust between 20 and 30 mph, with infrequent gusts to
around 35 mph especially over the northern Piedmont and northern
Coastal Plain. An increased risk of wildfires and fire spread will
result.
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 leaves and grass.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
decrease to minimums of 15 to 25 percent through this afternoon.
Additionally, westerly to northwesterly winds surrounding an
approaching, moisture-starved cold front will strengthen and
frequently gust between 20 and 30 mph, with infrequent gusts to
around 35 mph especially over the northern Piedmont and northern
Coastal Plain. An increased risk of wildfires and fire spread will
result.
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 leaves and grass.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas Impacted:
Person
Granville
Vance
Warren
Halifax
Forsyth
Guilford
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Franklin
Nash
Edgecombe
Davidson
Randolph
Chatham
Wake
Johnston
Wilson
Stanly
Montgomery
Moore
Lee
Harnett
Wayne
Anson
Richmond
Scotland
Hoke
Cumberland
Sampson
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 2:37 AM CDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS La Crosse WI
Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for This Afternoon
The combination of low relative humidity values and southerly
winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this
afternoon across Southeast Minnesota. Afternoon relative humidity
values will fall to around 25 to 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20
mph, gusting to 25-30 mph.
Under these conditions, fires could start and spread easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for this
afternoon across Southeast Minnesota. Afternoon relative humidity
values will fall to around 25 to 30 percent with winds of 10 to 20
mph, gusting to 25-30 mph.
Under these conditions, fires could start and spread easily.
Please exercise caution with any activities that involve outdoor
fires or create sparks, including campfires, grilling, and
operating large equipment. Cigarettes should be disposed of and
extinguished properly. Please heed any local burn bans.
Areas Impacted:
Wabasha
Dodge
Olmsted
Winona
Mower
Fillmore
Houston
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 3:06 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY
The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and
low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires
this afternoon.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires
this afternoon.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas Impacted:
Martin
Pitt
Washington
Tyrrell
Mainland Dare
Greene
Beaufort
Mainland Hyde
Duplin
Lenoir
Jones
Pamlico
Northern Craven
Southern Craven
West Carteret
East Carteret
Inland Onslow
Coastal Onslow
Northern Outer Banks
Ocracoke Island
Hatteras Island
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 1:41 AM CDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
Monday afternoon high temperatures near 60 degrees, relative
humidity values dropping to between 25-30 percent, and breezy
southerly winds sustaining between 10-20 mph and gusting between
25-30 mph will support near critical fire weather conditions
across southeastern Minnesota this afternoon. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
humidity values dropping to between 25-30 percent, and breezy
southerly winds sustaining between 10-20 mph and gusting between
25-30 mph will support near critical fire weather conditions
across southeastern Minnesota this afternoon. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Areas Impacted:
Chisago
Hennepin
Anoka
Ramsey
Washington
Carver
Scott
Dakota
Le Sueur
Rice
Goodhue
Waseca
Steele
Freeborn
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 1:38 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Peachtree City GA
HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING FOR PARTS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS
Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4
or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be NW to
N at 6 to 10 MPH with gusts to 18 MPH.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be NW to
N at 6 to 10 MPH with gusts to 18 MPH.
With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities
whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside,
use extreme caution.
Areas Impacted:
Dade
Walker
Catoosa
Whitfield
Murray
Chattooga
Gordon
Floyd
Bartow
Polk
Paulding
Cobb
North Fulton
Clarke
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Wilkes
Haralson
Carroll
Douglas
South Fulton
DeKalb
Rockdale
Walton
Newton
Morgan
Greene
Taliaferro
Heard
Coweta
Fayette
Clayton
Spalding
Henry
Butts
Jasper
Putnam
Hancock
Warren
Troup
Meriwether
Pike
Upson
Lamar
Monroe
Jones
Baldwin
Washington
Glascock
Jefferson
Harris
Talbot
Taylor
Crawford
Bibb
Twiggs
Wilkinson
Johnson
Emanuel
Muscogee
Chattahoochee
Marion
Schley
Macon
Peach
Houston
Bleckley
Laurens
Treutlen
Stewart
Webster
Sumter
Dooly
Crisp
Pulaski
Wilcox
Dodge
Telfair
Wheeler
Montgomery
Toombs
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 1:04 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 8 PM THIS EVENING
Brush and leaf litter are very dry in all but the northern mountains
of North Carolina, where fuel moisture values are higher due to
recent rainfall. Relative humidity will fall to around 30 percent
in the mountains and below 25 percent in the foothills and
Piedmont this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph can be expected
across the mountains, with wind gusts up to 25 mph across the
foothills and Piedmont. Given these conditions, outdoor fires
will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger
of wildfires.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for
North Carolina. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
of North Carolina, where fuel moisture values are higher due to
recent rainfall. Relative humidity will fall to around 30 percent
in the mountains and below 25 percent in the foothills and
Piedmont this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph can be expected
across the mountains, with wind gusts up to 25 mph across the
foothills and Piedmont. Given these conditions, outdoor fires
will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger
of wildfires.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for
North Carolina. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas Impacted:
Alexander
Iredell
Davie
Madison
Swain
Haywood
Buncombe
Catawba
Rowan
Graham
Northern Jackson
Macon
Southern Jackson
Transylvania
Henderson
Cleveland
Lincoln
Gaston
Mecklenburg
Cabarrus
Union
Caldwell Mountains
Greater Caldwell
Burke Mountains
Greater Burke
McDowell Mountains
Eastern McDowell
Rutherford Mountains
Greater Rutherford
Polk Mountains
Eastern Polk
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 1:00 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
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
Areas Impacted:
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
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 12:13 AM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
INCREASED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will continue to dry
out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid
spread of wildfires through this evening.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 leaves and grass.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will continue to dry
out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid
spread of wildfires through this evening.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 leaves and grass.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Areas Impacted:
Ashe
Alleghany
Surry
Stokes
Rockingham
Caswell
Watauga
Wilkes
Yadkin
Special Weather Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 9:38 PM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
FIRE DANGER STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northwest
winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Instructions:
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Areas Impacted:
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Inland Pender
Coastal Pender
Inland New Hanover
Coastal New Hanover
Inland Brunswick
Coastal Brunswick