Red Flag Warning in effect Tuesday across Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Red Flag/Fire Weather Warning is effect across the area Tuesday through 8 p.m.

FIRST ALERT: Metro Richmond has just been upgraded into a "critical" fire danger risk area. The conditions are increasingly dangerous for wildfires to spread rapidly. NO outdoor burning whatsoever today and use caution with anything that could start a fire. @NBC12 pic.twitter.com/mq7BNicUm7
— Nick Russo NBC12 (@nickVrusso) April 18, 2023

The combination of dry conditions, low relative humidity, and strong gusty winds could result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.

The Warning is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A west wind of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph is likely during the day. Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that might cause a fire.

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