The National Weather Service’s Wakefield office issued a hazardous weather outlook and frost advisory on April 20 for Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Prince George County, Eastern Chesterfield County and Richmond.
Through early evening on April 20, there is also an increased fire danger, according to NWS. A cold front, could cause wind gusts to reach 20-25 mph.
NWS fire danger alert
The increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires is due to the combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 % range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds…