Elevated Fire Threat (11/8/24)

 
Note: The Elevated Fire Threat has expired for the DC region. The most recent threat issuance before the expiration is below.
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An Elevated Fire Threat is in effect Friday, November 8, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert.
VIRGINIA: Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Stafford, southern Fauquier, northern Blue Ridge, central/southeast Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA, AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND…

Elevated potential for the rapid spread of fire is expected this afternoon to early evening due to the combination of dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values drop to around 25 to 35 percent, along with sustained northwesterly around 10 to 15 mph and gusts to 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that create sparks. Also, dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread a fire quickly.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state`s forestry or environmental protection website.