Weather Alerts For Meredithville, VA

# HEADLINE -------------------- INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY # SUMMARY -------------------- The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia. 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 Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:34 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Chesterfield (, Eastern Louisa, James City, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Richmond, Western Chesterfield, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Hanover, Fluvanna, Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Western Hanover, Western Louisa, Westmoreland Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (

Pollen Index: 11.7 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Oak, Maple and Elm. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Friday will remain relatively stable in the extremely high range. No change doesn't mean no pollen, it just means that pollen producing plants are delivering pollen at a steady pace.