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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1028 AM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-172200-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Tazewell, Marion, Bland, Pearisburg,
Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop,
Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
1028 AM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH 5 PM EST ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL, SOUTHERN, AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA...

The combination relative humidity values falling to between 15
and 25 percent, and west-northwest winds around 10 mph with gusts
to 15 to 20 mph, will lead to an increased risk for adverse fire
behavior later this morning through the afternoon.

Outdoor burning is discouraged. Residents and visitors are urged
to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other
flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise
caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and
keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and
other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website at dof.virginia.gov

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