Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
108 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Wetzel-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, Saint George, Davis, Thomas,
and Canaan Valley
108 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

The risk for wildfire spread is elevated today for West Virginia. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop to around 30%, and wind gusts forecast to reach as high as 50 mph. Open burning of any type may be dangerous. Take precaution with heat and sparks while operating any equipment in wildland areas.

West Virginia regulations make it illegal to burn from 7AM to 5PM during the months of March, April, and May.