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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 :: 12:55 p.m. EDT

Alert

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

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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

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