SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND THE DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE DANGER STATEMENT ISSUED.
STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL CREATE AN ENHANCED FIRE THREAT ACROSS SOUTHEAST OHIO TODAY. OPEN BURNING OF ANY TYPE IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME AND IS DISCOURAGED. BE VERY CAREFUL OF HEAT AND SPARKS WHILE OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT IN WILDLAND AREAS. IN ADDITION, AVOID SMOKING IN WILDLAND AREAS.
OHIO FIRE LAWS PROHIBIT BURNING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 AM TO 6 PM.
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