Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
322 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-122300-
Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington,
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville,
Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane,
Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth,
Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson,
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway,
Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton,
Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon,
Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley,
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville,
Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State Park,
Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
322 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

Lack of recent precipitation, relative humidity values ranging
from around 15 to 25 percent and breezy winds with gusts of 15 to
25 mph will result in an increased risk for wildfire spread
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.

$$

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-122300-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset,
McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson,
Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis,
Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point
322 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

Lack of recent precipitation, relative humidity values ranging
from around 20 to 30 percent and breezy winds with gusts of 15 to
20 mph will result in an increased risk for wildfire spread
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 Ohio is during the months of
March through May. From March 1st through May 31th...all outdoor
burning is prohibited between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

$$

KYZ101>103-105-122300-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson,
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park,
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, and Yatesville Lake State Park
322 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

Lack of recent precipitation, relative humidity values ranging
from around 20 to 30 percent and breezy winds with gusts of 15 to
25 mph will result in an increased risk for wildfire spread
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.

The Spring fire season for Kentucky runs from February 15th through
April 30th. During this time...it is illegal to burn anything
within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland between the hours of
6 am to 6 pm.

$$

VAZ003-004-122300-
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
322 AM EDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRE SPREAD TODAY...

Lack of recent precipitation, relative humidity values ranging
from around 15 to 25 percent and breezy winds with gusts of 15 to
20 mph will result in an increased risk for wildfire spread
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.

The Spring fire season for the state of Virginia is from February
15th through April 30. During this time...Virginia law prohibits
outdoor burning between the hours of midnight and 4 pm at any
location in or within 300 feet of a woodland or brushland area.

$$