Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Spotsylvania; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-03-23 @ 8:50 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-23 @ 8:50 am -> 2026-03-23 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-03-23 @ 8:50 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 9:50AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The combination of dry fuels, relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, and north to northwest wind gusts around 30 to 40 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. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter are the most at risk to ignite and spread rapidly. 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): | Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte |
| Effective: | 2026-03-23 @ 7:34 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-23 @ 7:34 am -> 2026-03-23 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-03-23 @ 7:34 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 8:34AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities between 20 and 30 percent, northwest wind gusts in excess of 20 mph, and warm temperatures 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. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM each day through April 30th. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) |
| Effective: | 2026-03-23 @ 3:07 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-23 @ 3:07 am -> 2026-03-23 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-03-23 @ 3:07 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 4:07AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* TIMING: From 1 PM Monday until 7 PM Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20-25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Low relative humidities and breezy northwest winds could produce favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread today. Residents 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 each day through April 30th. The lowest relative humidity will come from mid to late afternoon on Monday, so any burning is highly discouraged. |