Humidity will be very low Thursday, meaning brush fires are still possible.

High winds, dry ground and low humidity make the perfect conditions for brush fires to spread.

On average, March is the windiest month of the year in our part of Virginia

The threat for brush fires will be higher than usual through Wednesday.

During the fire fight, a neighbor said they saw a bear run from the woods, and as the fire burned, they started to hear an odd sound, and had to investigate.

Forestry departments and emergency departments are conducting prescribed burns in the New River Valley.

From wildfires to lack of snow to severe weather canceling a festival, 2023 did not fall short when it came to weather headlines.

Virginia department of forestry said this fall fire season was one for the books.

The weather dries out again following Tuesday's dose of much-needed rain

We haven't seen an inch of rain from one storm since early September

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued due to air quality concerns and smoky conditions across portions of Southwest Virginia has expired.

Parts of the area will see an inch of rain Tuesday - for the first time in nearly three months

Despite health concerns from the fire watch, some schools are not canceling after-school activities.

As wild fires spread across the area, farmers are growing concerned about keeping livestock safe.

We'll take any chance of rain we can get, but we need a substantial amount before drought and fire concerns go away.

As conditions continue to stay dry, the risk of wildfire continues to rise across the region.

The time of day is a huge indicator as to how wildfire smoke travels and impacts your health

The wildfire threat will get even higher Saturday as winds pick up and humidity drops

Any rain we see Friday evening and Friday night will be minimal, but there's another chance coming

Drought will persist through at least the next 1-2 weeks before a potential flip in the weather pattern

As wildfires continue to rage in Patrick County, there are now road closures in place that drivers should be aware of.

Officials break down what you can and can’t do if your county is under a burn ban.

The majority of our region is no longer in a burn ban.

Officials are urging communities to stay away from outdoor burning for now.

Fires have been popping up all throughout Southwest Virginia and a big reason is weather.

A mountain in Pulaski County has been on fire for three days now burning over 300 acres of land.

High temperatures Halloween will be 30-35° lower than what we reached Monday afternoon

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this is peak wildfire season in the commonwealth.

Virginia's second wildfire season runs through the end of November, and there are certain factors that make this year more susceptible.

Aloha is love, energy, a life force and an entrance into the collective whole.

President Biden is visiting Lahaina, Maui.

The death toll has climbed to more than 100, and the photos below chronicle just how devastating the damage has been, particularly in the town of Lahaina.

One local woman headed out on Friday as a part of Red Cross relief efforts in Maui.

Hurricane Dora in the Eastern Pacific is part of what fueled Hawaii’s deadly fire

Smoke thousands of feet above us shouldn't play a major role on air quality Tuesday

Expect more stormy and smoky episodes throughout the summer, partially due to El Niño

Air quality won't be as poor as it was Monday afternoon

Today will be fairly nice for most of us. Partly cloudy skies will build in through the day, and the chance to see a stray shower exists. Stay safe out there and enjoy the holiday if you can.

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west

Smoke will lead to poor air quality at times again Thursday before leaving late Friday

A few scattered showers and storms will develop after 2 p.m. Sunday

Much of the weekend's weather will cooperate with our plans

Southwest Virginia is under a Code Orange air quality alert, which means it's unhealthy for sensitive populations to spend time outdoors.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for parts of the Roanoke Valley Thursday.

We get a brief break from the smoke Wednesday before it returns Thursday

One weak front makes a difference in our weather starting Wednesday

Wildfires up north are the cause for our hazy sky Tuesday

Amherst County Public Safety says their crews are fighting two large wildfires in the county.

Hazy, hot and breezy weather is on tap Friday

Most of the area will see high temperatures in the low to mid 90s Wednesday afternoon

Spotty storms likely won't be enough to completely get rid of the smoky haze this weekend

Air quality continues to be poor for the southern half of the area Thursday

Wildfire smoke leads to hazy sunshine for most of the week, especially Wednesday.

Smoke filters out the sunlight, giving it a distinct orange and red appearance

Temperatures continue to rise despite an increase in haze through at least Wednesday

Smoke scatters sunlight, leading to a red-orange sunrise and sunset in our area

The dryness, unseasonable warmth and a breeze will keep the fire risk high Thursday. In addition to that, there is a statewide burn ban in place from Midnight to 4 p.m. each day until the end of April. Fire Weather Watch for Thursday, 3/11/2021Outside of that, Thursday will be another beautiful day to spend outside. High temperature forecast for 3/11/2021Enjoy that, because wet weather will return for some of us Friday. Stay tuned for updates, as the pattern turns wet at times throughout next week.

That said, the smoke from a wildfire in Colorado traveled cross country over the weekend and had a different (to some, more uplifting) effect on our sky. The sun’s light travels at different wavelengths, which corresponds to a different color. When the sun gets lower, its light travels through more of the earth’s atmosphere. This filters out the shorter wavelengths and exposes different colors such as orange and red. This adds to the red, orange, pink and purples that you see at that hour.

ROANOKE, Va. – As we wrote about Tuesday, smoke from the wildfires out west made its way to our sky. This, thankfully, has not had a negative impact on our health or air quality. It is, however, creating more haze in the sky and preventing us from heating up much. The smoke particles are also enough to block out a portion’s of the sun’s light, which creates for an eerie and odd-looking sunset. Several of your pictures in the gallery below show that.

DANVILLE, Va. – God’s Pit Crew is shipping three tractor-trailers full of water, Gatorade and hygiene products to help people who’ve been displaced by the wildfires in Oregon and California. God’s Pit Crew is also still helping out people impacted by Hurricane Laura. Recovery from these disasters is still a long way away, but God’s Pit Crew COO Brandon Nuckles said it’s amazing to see the support pour in. God's Pit Crew is sending thousands of Blessing Buckets filled with supplies to help the victims of the wildfires out west. With Hurricane Sally hitting the Gulf Coast, God’s Pit Crew is looking for monetary donations to buy more water, food and supplies because they have to limit the number of volunteers working at a time due to COVID-19.

A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, orange-glowing haze over the San Francisco area Wednesday, leaving the Bay in an eerie darkness. A fire burning in Butte County, located northeast of San Francisco, has forced thousands to evacuate from their homes, according to The Associated Press. (2020 Getty Images)An orange glow fills the sky above the Embarcadero in San Francisco. (2020 Getty Images)Smoke from various wildfires blankets the San Francisco skyline in darkness and an orange glow, seen from Treasure Island in San Francisco. (2020 Getty Images)An exterior view of the ballpark in San Francisco, California.

ROANOKE, Va. – 2020 has been the worst year for wildfires in California, with more than 2 million acres burned this year alone. Record temperatures, bone dry air and high wind gusts continue to make the firefight extremely difficult along the West Coast. Nowadays, weather technology is advanced enough to showcase the severity of these fires. The black dots that you see in the picture below are where the surface is hottest, or where wildfires are currently burning. GOES 16 infrared satellite imagery of the wildfires on the west coast - College of Dupage (College of Dupage)RadarWe show radar most often when tracking any form of precipitation.

For parts of the Rockies and Intermountain West, a powerful storm system flipped that upside down. A lone bison stands as a storm packing high winds and snow sweeps through the intermountain West Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Evergreen, Colo. Estimated snow totals reported by various National Weather Service officesWe received this photo of snow near Lander, Wyoming from Keith Trouwborst. Damaging Wind GustsThe wind around this bowling ball of a storm system was powerful at times as well, even for those who werent getting snow. As the wind screamed down the mountains toward Utah, wind gusts ranged from 50-100 mph.

The bushfires in Australia are still ravaging parts of the country and are wreacking havoc on small communities and rural towns. The damage has been devastating and news of the bushfires has spread overseas with many activists and celebrities sharing photos of the devastation on social media. There are many different places where you can donate money to help with relief, and many celebrities have shared donation links and even donated themselves. I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. Another Australian actor, Russell Crowe, who is in Australia right now, posted that he donated $105,000 to firefighters.