Special Weather Statement
Status
Issued Active alertStart Time
Fri 04/10/2026 08:05 AM EDTEnd Time
Fri 04/10/2026 11:00 AM EDTImpacts
Informational
Locations Affected
Charleston, WV ∙ Bergoo, WV ∙ Switchback, WV ∙ Ellamore, WV ∙ Coal City, WV ∙ Glady, WV ∙ Clifftop, WV ∙ Chesapeake, WV ∙ Hansford, WV ∙ Letart, WVFull Alert Message
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 805 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026 .........ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER DANGER TODAY......... ...HERE IS A FIRE WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY... There is increased risk for fire weather this afternoon and evening with relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent and wind gusts between 15 and 25 mph. Wildfires can easily start and spread in these conditions. Please be mindful of any open burning, machinery that may throw sparks, and properly dispose of cigarettes. These factors can all lead to ignition and spread of wildfires. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area.
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WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-101500- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville, Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State Park, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 805 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026
