Red Flag Warning (11/8/24)

 
Note: The Red Flag Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the expiration are below.
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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 12 pm to 6 pm Friday, November 8, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, central/eastern Allegany, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Frederick, Warren, Clarke, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, northern Fauquier, Loudoun, northwest Prince William.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, eastern Mineral.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR AN ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN MARYLAND, NORTHERN VIRGINIA, AND EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…

* TIMING…Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS…West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 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…Less than 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.
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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 8 am to 6 pm Friday, November 8, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

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

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN SHORES OF MARYLAND…

* AFFECTED AREA…Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

* TIMING…From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS…Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 29 percent.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain.

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