Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
944 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
052300-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-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 West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, 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
944 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND NORTHWEST
NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH EARLY EVENING...
Southwest to west winds are going to increase to 10 to 20 mph
Wednesday, with gusts 20 to 35 mph across the area. with the
higher winds along and west of the Blue Ridge. Humidity levels
dropping into the 30s in the afternoon with some 20s on south
facing slopes. With continued drying fuels, this will result in an
increased danger of wildfire spread.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can
quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1042 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
MDZ003-004-502-VAZ036>040-050-051-501-505-052145-
Washington-Frederick MD-Central and Eastern Allegany-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Cumberland, Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison,
Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Warrenton,
and Purcellville
1042 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN MARYLAND,
NORTHERN VIRGINIA, AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VA JUST EAST OF THE
BLUE RIDGE...
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 9 to 11 percent,
relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, wind gusts around
20-30 mph, and high temperatures in the low 70s will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry on environmental
protection website.
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
$$
CJL
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
940 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
NCZ033-035>037-048>050-053-056-057-064-065-068>072-082-501>510-
052300-
Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-
Catawba-Rowan-Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-
Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-
Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell-
Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-
Eastern Polk-
940 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
Abnormally dry conditions continue over portions of western North
Carolina. The combination of low relative humidity and gusty west
to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph has prompted the issuance of a
Fire Danger Statement for the Central and Northern Mountains and
the Piedmont. The statement is in effect until 6 pm this evening.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can
quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
$$
JPT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
352 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
VAZ048-060>062-065>069-509-510-052200-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-
Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham,
Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville, Angola,
Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland,
South Hill, Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store,
Loves Mill, Lunenburg, Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro,
Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville,
Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams,
Clayville, Genito, Louisa, and Mineral
352 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS EVENING...
The combination of southwesterly winds of 15 to 20 mph, with
gusts to 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity levels between 30 and 35
percent, and dry fuels will lead to an increased fire danger
across the central Virginia piedmont, from 11 am to 5 pm. Outdoor
burning is strongly discouraged.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
342 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
NCZ007>009-021>025-038>041-052300-
Person-Granville-Vance-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Durham-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington,
Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham,
Rougemont, Lexington, Thomasville, Asheboro, Archdale,
Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
and Knightdale
342 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 6 PM...
Although recent rains have led to some increased soil moisture,
abnormally dry conditions are still present over portions of the
Piedmont. With the combination of low relative humidity dropping
into the 30 to 35 percent range and gusty southwest winds of 20
to 30 mph, an Increased Fire Danger statement has been issued for
the Piedmont. This is in effect today from 11 am to 6 pm. These
weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a
threat of adverse fire behavior.
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether
burning is allowed today. If you must burn, use extreme caution,
as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions.
$$
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