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