urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.52621c34e341e1d36c04b6361dd6949dcebd0fe5.001.1 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov 2026-04-13T05:52:00-04:00 Actual Alert Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US Met Special Weather Statement Execute Expected Moderate Observed SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS 2026-04-13T05:52:00-04:00 2026-04-13T05:52:00-04:00 2026-04-13T18:00:00-04:00 NWS Wakefield VA Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:52AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting up to 20-25 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 inland portions of 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. http://www.weather.gov AWIPSidentifier SPSAKQ WMOidentifier WWUS81 KAKQ 130952 NWSheadline Increased Fire Danger Today For Portions of Central and Eastern Virginia from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM EAS-ORG WXR BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; 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 SAME 051065 SAME 051147 SAME 051049 SAME 051075 SAME 051033 SAME 051117 SAME 051111 SAME 051135 SAME 051007 SAME 051145 SAME 051193 SAME 051159 SAME 051025 SAME 051053 SAME 051149 SAME 051670 SAME 051730 SAME 051036 SAME 051127 SAME 051081 SAME 051595 SAME 051183 SAME 051109 SAME 051085 SAME 051041 SAME 051570 SAME 051087 SAME 051760 SAME 051101 SAME 051097 SAME 051057 UGC VAZ048 UGC VAZ060 UGC VAZ061 UGC VAZ062 UGC VAZ064 UGC VAZ065 UGC VAZ066 UGC VAZ067 UGC VAZ068 UGC VAZ069 UGC VAZ075 UGC VAZ076 UGC VAZ079 UGC VAZ080 UGC VAZ081 UGC VAZ082 UGC VAZ083 UGC VAZ087 UGC VAZ088 UGC VAZ509 UGC VAZ510 UGC VAZ511 UGC VAZ512 UGC VAZ513 UGC VAZ514 UGC VAZ515 UGC VAZ516 UGC VAZ517 UGC VAZ518 UGC VAZ519 UGC VAZ520 UGC VAZ521 UGC VAZ522