Special Weather Statement until TUE 7:00 PM EDT

What’s Happening:

An increased fire danger advisory is in effect today through 7 PM due to low humidity, dry conditions, and gusty southwest winds.

Affected Areas:

• Central Virginia
• Southern Virginia
• Western Virginia

What to Expect:

• Low relative humidity between 20% and 30%
• Southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph
• Dry fuels increasing the risk of rapid wildfire spread

Impacts:

• Increased risk of rapidly spreading wildfires
• Potential disruptions due to fire-related road closures or evacuations

Safety Tips:

• Exercise caution with ignition sources such as machinery, cigarettes, and matches.
• Properly discard smoking materials to prevent accidental fires.
• Remember that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT through April 30th.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or thefranklinnewspost.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.