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Note: The Red Flag Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect to 6 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR VERY LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS ALONG THE ALLEGHENY FRONT IN WEST VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIA…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Red Flag Warning along the Allegheny Front in West Virginia and Virginia, which is in effect until 8 PM EST this evening.
* TIMING…Until 8 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS…Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 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…Dropping to around 10 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The red flag warning in the Washington, DC region is updated for Wednesday, November 13, 2024.