Amherst County, VA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 12:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
Where
Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
When
From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Ashe
- Alleghany
- Watauga
- Tazewell
- Smyth
- Bland
- Giles
- Wythe
- Pulaski
- Montgomery
- Grayson
- Carroll
- Floyd
- Craig
- Alleghany
- Bath
- Roanoke
- Botetourt
- Rockbridge
- Patrick
- Franklin
- Bedford
- Amherst
- Henry
- Pittsylvania
- Campbell
- Appomattox
- Buckingham
- Halifax
- Charlotte
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 10:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees expected.
Where
Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia.
When
From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Washington
- Frederick
- Carroll
- Northern Baltimore
- Cecil
- Northwest Montgomery
- Northwest Howard
- Northwest Harford
- Augusta
- Rockingham
- Shenandoah
- Frederick
- Page
- Warren
- Clarke
- Greene
- Madison
- Rappahannock
- Orange
- Culpeper
- Northern Fauquier
- Southern Fauquier
- Western Loudoun
- Eastern Loudoun
- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
- Central Virginia Blue Ridge
- Northwest Prince William
- Morgan
- Berkeley
- Jefferson
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Monday 04/20 12:22 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 10:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia 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.
Areas impacted
- Tazewell
- Smyth
- Bland
- Giles
- Wythe
- Pulaski
- Montgomery
- Grayson
- Carroll
- Floyd
- Craig
- Alleghany
- Bath
- Roanoke
- Botetourt
- Rockbridge
- Patrick
- Franklin
- Bedford
- Amherst
- Henry
- Pittsylvania
- Campbell
- Appomattox
- Buckingham
- Halifax
- Charlotte
In effect from Monday 04/20 1:00 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Even with some light rainfall yesterday, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon to rapidly dry fuels.
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 Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Areas impacted
- Augusta
- Rockingham
- Page
- Nelson
- Albemarle
- Greene
- Madison
- Rappahannock
- Orange
- Culpeper
- Stafford
- Spotsylvania
- King George
- Southern Fauquier
- Western Highland
- Eastern Highland
- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
- Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Briefing
From the forecaster
Freezing Temperatures Forecast Tonight
Created by the NWS Blacksburg WFO
Near to below freezing temperatures across the area tonight and into Tuesday morning will lead to the possibility of sensitive plant damage to any plants left outdoors or left uncovered. Check the forecast for your location at www.weather.gov/rnk
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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