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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

1008 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026



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Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-

Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-

Halifax-Charlotte-

Including the cities of Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, 

Pulaski, Blacksburg, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, 

Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, 

Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, 

Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville

1008 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING TO

7 PM EDT THIS EVENING DUE TO A COMBINATION OF BREEZY SOUTHWEST

WINDS AND LOW AFTERNOON RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...



The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 20

to 30 percent, southwest wind gusts around 20 mph, and 

temperatures in the 80s will lead to an increased risk for the 

rapid spread of wildfires today.



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.



Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited 

before 4 PM each day through April 30th. 



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