Fire Weather Watch (3/1/25)

Note: The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the upgrade are below.
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A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from 11 am to 8 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Loudoun.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND…THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA…

TIMING…From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

WINDS…Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 19 percent.

IMPACTS…The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires

FUEL MOISTURE…5 to 10 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings if conditions become expected.
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A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 11 am to 8 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DELAWARE AND THE UPPER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

AFFECTED AREA…New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, Delaware Beaches, Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

TIMING…From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent.

IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidities, and dry fuels. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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