Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-04-14 @ 8:27 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-14 @ 8:27 am -> 2026-04-14 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-04-14 @ 8:27 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:27AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 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 Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte |
| Effective: | 2026-04-14 @ 8:10 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-14 @ 8:10 am -> 2026-04-14 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-04-14 @ 8:10 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:10AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
Increased fire danger conditions exist today due to the combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting to around 20 mph. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through early 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. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-04-14 @ 7:55 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-14 @ 7:55 am -> 2026-04-14 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-04-14 @ 7:55 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:55AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting up to around 20 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia, including the Richmond Metro area, the Virginia Piedmont, and the Virginia Northern Neck. 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 EDT each day through April 30th. |