Hazardous Weather Outlook for Cana, Virginia
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
551 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
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551 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,
southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Northwest winds could gust over 40 mph today, which may cause
isolated downed trees and power lines.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement for Cana, Virginia
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1026 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
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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, and Amherst
1026 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...
Dry and windy conditions are expected this afternoon from the
from the mountains to the Blue Ridge foothills...including the
New River, Roanoke, and Shenandoah Valleys. Relative humidity
values are expected to drop under 30 percent associated with
strong northwest winds of around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to
50 mph. This will result in the continued rapid drying of leaf
litter and other forest fuels.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling
open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of
cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state`s
forestry or environmental protection website.