Weather Alerts For Norwood, VA

# HEADLINE -------------------- INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING FOR THE VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS, VIRGINIA PIEDMONT AND ALL OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA # SUMMARY -------------------- The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range and gusty southwest winds will continue to dry out fuels. This will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires through this evening. Residents and visitors 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 is also in effect for North Carolina. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Blacksburg VA HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Appomattox, Patrick, Yadkin, Alleghany NC, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Ashe, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Caswell, Charlotte, Craig, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville

Pollen Index: 11.7 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Birch, Cedar/Juniper and Oak. The amount of pollen in the air for Friday will not change appreciably and will remain in the extremely high range. This is a result of stable temperatures. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.