Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
294 WWUS81 KAKQ 050852 SPSAKQ Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wakefield VA 352 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 VAZ048-060>062-065>069-509-510-052200- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, South Hill, Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store, Loves Mill, Lunenburg, Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, Louisa, and Mineral 352 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING... The combination of southwesterly winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts to 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity levels between 30 and 35 percent, and dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger across the central Virginia piedmont, from 11 am to 5 pm. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. $$