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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

100 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026



VAZ025-026-029-036>040-050-051-055>057-502>504-507-508-202300-

Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-

Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-

Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-

Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-

Including the cities of Christian, Churchville, Staunton, 

Waynesboro, Spottswood, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville, 

Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham, 

Greenfield, Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville, 

Five Forks, Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill, 

Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona, 

Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova, 

Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan, 

Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield, 

Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren, 

Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap, New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty, 

McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe, Possum Trot, Sirons Mill, 

Chester Gap, Skyland, and Montebello

100 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026



...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TODAY...



The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent

relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind 

gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the 

rapid spread of wildfires today. Even with some light rainfall 

yesterday, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon 

to rapidly dry fuels. 



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



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