Skip to content Note: The Red Flag Warning has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the cancellation are below.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Loudoun.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE AND CATOCTINS…
TIMING…Until 7 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 to 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…5 to 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.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Fauquier, northern/central Blue Ridge, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE…
TIMING…Until 7 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 to 25 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 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.
A Red Flag Warning is now in effect to 8 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Caroline, Westmoreland.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA…
AFFECTED AREA…Central and eastern Virginia.
TIMING…Through 8 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…West-southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, shifting to northwest this evening.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
TEMPERATURES…Upper 60s to lower 70s.
LIGHTNING…None.
IMPACTS…The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. All outdoor burning is discouraged. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 pm each day through April 30th.
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.
A Red Flag Warning is now in effect to 8 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, inland Worcester.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE…
AFFECTED AREA…Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
TIMING…Through 8 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…West to southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, shifting to northwest this evening.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 percent.
TEMPERATURES…Mid to upper 60s.
LIGHTNING…None.
IMPACTS…The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. All outdoor burning is discouraged.
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.
A Red Flag Warning 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:
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DELAWARE AND THE UPPER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA…New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, Delaware Beaches, Kent MD, Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.
TIMING…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 25 to 30 percent.
TEMPERATURES…In the 50s to low 60s.
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.
The red flag warnings in the Washington, DC region are updated for Saturday, March 1, 2025.