Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Clarke; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Eastern Highland; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-04-13 @ 3:18 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-13 @ 3:18 am -> 2026-04-13 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-04-13 @ 3:18 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 35 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires this afternoon. 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. Lastly, 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. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte |
| Effective: | 2026-04-12 @ 11:07 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-12 @ 11:07 pm -> 2026-04-13 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-04-12 @ 11:07 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:07AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 percent, relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires 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. Lastly, 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. For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-04-12 @ 1:12 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-12 @ 1:12 pm -> 2026-04-13 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-04-12 @ 1:12 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
Relative humidity values of around 30 to 35 percent and wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph are expected from late morning through the early evening hours. When combined with the recent lack of rainfall, this will lead to elevated fire danger across the area. 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. Also, remember to obey local burn bans and refer to local officials. Visit dof.virginia.gov for additional information. |