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Allegany County Government
Wednesday March 10th, 2021 :: 06:53 p.m. EST

Advisory

Fire Weather Watch until 04:00PM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible Thursday, especially from midday to mid afternoon hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged.

* FUEL MOISTURE...

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON

Instructions:

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Fire Weather Watch

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