Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 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 for 10 hour fuels.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FREDERICK ... CLARKE ... HAMPSHIRE ... HARDY ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Grant County Emergency Management & 911
155 Technology Ln
Petersburg, WV 26847
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-257-2140
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning