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HIDESpecial Weather Statement issued April 19 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg
...Increased fire danger east of the Blue Ridge this afternoon...
The combination of gusty winds and drier air moving in will create
conditions favoring enhanced fire growth this afternoon. Any outdoor
burning is strongly discouraged today.
Virginia residents are reminded that outdoor burning is prohibited
before 4 pm each day through April 30th. 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.
Counties Affected:
Caswell; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
HIDE Photo for April 19, 2018
What a difference 48 hours made from a frigid Monday to a toasty Wednesday. This photo comes from Curtis Owen in West Jefferson. Can we make this winter a "memory"? I hope so. Thanks for the photo Curtis!
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