After morning frost across the region this morning, the risk of fire will prevail today as temperatures and wind speeds increase.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Winds gusting up to 35 mph coupled with low relative humidity will make for favorable fire conditions.
A house on Shelton Shop Road in Stafford burned on April 12, the last day a Red Flag Warning had been issued. While outdoor burning is banned today due to the warning, Virginia law prevents outdoor burning until after 4 p.m. February 15 to April 30 each year.
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