Phenix, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT TO 8 PM EDT
DUE TO A COMBINATION OF BREEZY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES AND VERY DRY FUELS...

The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between 17
and 25 percent, winds gusting between 15 mph and 25 mph, and very
dry fuels will lead to an increased risk for wildfires throughout
much of Virginia and southeast West Virginia today.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Please remember to obey local burn bans. For more information
about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention
and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.