CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Heading into what are expected to be record-high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weather Service has placed the Albemarle County and Charlottesville area under an elevated fire danger Monday. The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and dry and breezy conditions prompted the warning.
An NWS Special Weather Statement said, “10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 35 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires this afternoon”.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers…