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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 4:22 AM Apr. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL, SOUTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA... The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia through this evening. Residents and visitors 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. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
Freeze Warning
Issued: 4:16 AM Apr. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
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