Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The combination of winds gusting up to 26 mph, and warm temperatures will allow for relative humidity values to reach the mid to lower 20s this afternoon. This combination results in an elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening.
Caution should be exercised to prevent fires...such as avoiding smoking outdoors in fire prone areas...taking care to prevent sparks from equipment or machinery from triggering fire starts...and educating children about the dangers of playing with fire.
Spring fire season for the state of West Virginia runs from March 1st through May 31st. From March 1st through May 31st...West Virginia law prohibits all outdoor burning between the hours of 7am and 5pm.

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