Special Weather Statement in Wayne County, West Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED3/28/2024 9:39:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Observed
3/28/2024 9:39:00 AM until 3/28/2024 9:00:00 PM
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.
A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into
the upper 20s, and winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph will result
in increased danger of fire start and spread this afternoon and
evening.
Please exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that
creates sparks. Dispose of cigarette buttes, matches, and other
flammable materials in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles off
of dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, dead
leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire
quickly.
West Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from 7 AM to
5 PM...March 1st through May 31st. Overnight burning is highly
discouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embers
heading into today.