National Weather Service warns of increased fire spread risk in Southwest Virginia

Photo of the National Weather Service's critical fire weather conditions warning. (Copyright 2025 by National Weather Service - All rights reserved.)

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 23.

Due to warm temperatures, very gusty winds, low relative humidity values as low as 20% over a large area, and various dry fuels, the NWS is asking locals to avoid outdoor burning to prevent the risk of a fire spread.

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This warning is issued from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Crews have been actively battling wildfires in our area. Stay updated here for if the fire spread risk is elevated to a red flag warning.