Skip to content 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 8 pm Saturday, March 22, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, northern Fauquier, northern/central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND AREAS ALONG AND JUST EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
TIMING…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
WINDS…West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 to 23 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…10 to 15 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 Saturday, March 22, 2025.