urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.306f38972a0a353bfeff77558fd02089e22c6b21.001.1 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov 2026-04-13T00:07:00-04:00 Actual Alert Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US Met Special Weather Statement Execute Expected Moderate Observed SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS 2026-04-13T00:07:00-04:00 2026-04-13T00:07:00-04:00 2026-04-13T18:00:00-04:00 NWS Blacksburg VA Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:07AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA 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 http://www.weather.gov AWIPSidentifier SPSRNK WMOidentifier WWUS81 KRNK 130407 NWSheadline ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL, SOUTHERN, AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FOR TODAY APRIL 13TH BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM EAS-ORG WXR BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS 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 SAME 051185 SAME 051173 SAME 051021 SAME 051071 SAME 051197 SAME 051155 SAME 051750 SAME 051121 SAME 051077 SAME 051035 SAME 051640 SAME 051063 SAME 051045 SAME 051005 SAME 051580 SAME 051017 SAME 051161 SAME 051770 SAME 051775 SAME 051023 SAME 051163 SAME 051530 SAME 051678 SAME 051141 SAME 051067 SAME 051019 SAME 051009 SAME 051089 SAME 051690 SAME 051143 SAME 051590 SAME 051031 SAME 051680 SAME 051011 SAME 051029 SAME 051083 SAME 051037 UGC VAZ007 UGC VAZ009 UGC VAZ010 UGC VAZ011 UGC VAZ012 UGC VAZ013 UGC VAZ014 UGC VAZ015 UGC VAZ016 UGC VAZ017 UGC VAZ018 UGC VAZ019 UGC VAZ020 UGC VAZ022 UGC VAZ023 UGC VAZ024 UGC VAZ032 UGC VAZ033 UGC VAZ034 UGC VAZ035 UGC VAZ043 UGC VAZ044 UGC VAZ045 UGC VAZ046 UGC VAZ047 UGC VAZ058 UGC VAZ059