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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

417 PM EDT Fri Oct 24 2025



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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-

Yadkin-

Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, 

Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville

417 PM EDT Fri Oct 24 2025



...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THROUGH 7 PM...



Dry conditions will remain in place for through the early 

evening. Relative humidities are around their minimum of 25 to 30 

percent. Northwest winds will continue to gust to 15 mph into 

early evening.



These conditions, combined with dry fuels such as fallen leaves 

and dead brush, will result in an increased threat of any fires 

burning out of control across northwest North Carolina. Outdoor 

burning is strongly discouraged. Please consult your local burn 

permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed today.



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