[W8MWA] Special Weather Statement - INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY

[Jeffrey Fritz]

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Fairmont, Morgantown,
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta,
Rowlesburg,Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Davis, Thomas,and Canaan
Valley


928 AM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

The combination of above normal temperatures, minimum relative
humidity values ranging from 20-30%, and gusty wind between 15-20 mph
will result in elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening.

Any ignition source may quickly get out of control given the gusty
wind. For your safety and the safety of others, you are urged to avoid
outdoor burning.

Spring fire season for the state of West Virginia runs from March 1st
through May 31st. From March 1st through May 31st...West Virginia law
prohibits all outdoor burning between the hours of 7am and 5pm.

Jeff, WB1AAL
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