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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
112 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

WVZ050-055-501>506-140000-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm,
Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville,
Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
112 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR EASTERN PANHANDLE OF WV TODAY...

The combination of relative humidities around 20 to 30 percent
and wind gusts around 35 to 45 mph will lead to an increased risk
for the rapid spread of wildfires today.

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.

For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com

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