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
816 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

The combination of above normal temperature, relative humidity values ranging from around 20 to 30 percent and gusty winds between 15 to 25 mph will result in elevated fire danger across the area this afternoon and evening.

Any ignition source may quickly get out of control given the gusty winds. 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