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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
908 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

WVZ001>004-012-021-509>513-170015-
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Weirton, Follansbee, Wellsburg, Wheeling,
Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown,
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, and Saint George
908 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...

Low relative humidity values, resulting from exceptionally dry
weather, will impose an increased risk for fire danger this
afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the
20 to 30 percent range during peak heating hours across the lower
elevations of West Virginia and 30 to 40 percent along the higher
terrain. In addition, wind gusts out of the east up to 20 miles
per hour will be possible, highest along the mountains. Avoid
activities that cause open flames or sparks as fires can spread
within these weather conditions.

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