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An updated report was issued from the NWS Blacksburg VA on Wednesday at 3:47 a.m. for fire danger until 6:15 p.m. The alert is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.
“Southwest to west winds are going to increase to 10 to 20 mph Wednesday, with gusts 25 to 35 mph across much of the area. Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon along with continued drying fuels will result in an increased danger of wildfire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions,” adds the NWS.
This alert is in effect until 6:15 p.m.
Source: The National Weather Service
This story was originally published November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM.
