Active AlertsWebster Springs, WV

Special Weather Statement
Issued at Thu 9:39 AM Mar. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering intothe upper 20s, and winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph will resultin increased danger of fire start and spread this afternoon andevening.Please exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment thatcreates sparks. Dispose of cigarette buttes, matches, and otherflammable materials in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles offof dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, deadleaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread firequickly.West Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from 7 AM to5 PM...March 1st through May 31st. Overnight burning is highlydiscouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embersheading into today.