The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for the combination of hot, dry, and windy conditions, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* FUEL MOISTURE...7 to 8 percent.
* AFFECTED AREAS: AUGUSTA ... ROCKINGHAM ... SHENANDOAH ... FREDERICK ... PAGE ... WARREN ... CLARKE ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON ... 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.
