Weather Warnings for Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Virginia
Alerts Updated: March 22, 2026, 2:09 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 10:08AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 20 to 30 percent, southwest wind gusts around 20 mph, and temperatures in the 80s 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. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM each day through April 30th.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  March 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte


Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 9:50AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 20 to 30 percent, southerly wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph, and temperatures in the 80s 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 West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com. For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov. For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 9:50 am      Expires:  March 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  District of Columbia; Washington; Frederick; Prince Georges; Charles; Central and Eastern Allegany; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Eastern Highland; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton


Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 9:28AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * TIMING: Until 7 PM this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20-25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Low relative humidities and breezy southwest winds could produce favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread today. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM each day through April 30th.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 9:28 am      Expires:  March 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex