Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
805 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-112300-
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
805 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

Relative humidity values ranging from around 20 to 25 percent and
breezy to gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger across
the area this afternoon and evening, with wind gusts of 15 to 20
mph possible.

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>087-112300-
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
805 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

Relative humidity values ranging from around 20 to 25 percent and
breezy to gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger across
the area this afternoon and evening, with wind gusts of 15 to 20
mph possible.

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>103-105-112300-
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
805 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

Relative humidity values ranging from around 20 to 25 percent and
breezy to gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger across
the area this afternoon and evening, with wind gusts of 15 to 20
mph possible.

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. Warm...yet dry conditions often experienced during the fall
months...combined with abundant dry leaves and dead grasses...create
an elevated fire risk.

$$

VAZ003-004-112300-
Dickenson-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Clintwood, Grundy, and Vansant
805 AM EDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

Relative humidity values ranging from around 20 to 25 percent and
breezy to gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger across
the area this afternoon and evening, with wind gusts of 15 to 20
mph possible.

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.
Warm...yet dry conditions often experienced during the fall
months...combined with abundant dry leaves and dead grasses...create
an elevated fire risk.

$$