Weather Alerts For Gasburg, VA

# HEADLINE -------------------- Increased Fire Danger From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Today # SUMMARY -------------------- The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting up to around 20 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia, including the Richmond metro area. In addition, this statement also includes Northampton County, North Carolina. 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 EDT each day through April 30th. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Chesterfield (, Eastern Hanover, Isle of Wight, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Richmond, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greensville, James City, Lunenburg, Northampton, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Louisa, Westmoreland Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (

Pollen Index: 11.7 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Birch and Cedar/Juniper. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Thursday will remain relatively stable in the extremely high range. This is a result of stable temperatures and stable humidity. No change doesn't mean no pollen, it just means that pollen producing plants are delivering pollen at a steady pace.