Linden, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY DUE
TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA
PANHANDLE...

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 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...

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.

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...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER WEDNESDAY FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA,
PORTIONS OF WESTERN MARYLAND, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST
VIRGINIA...

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 percent,
relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, wind gusts around 20-30
mph, and high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s will lead to
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Wednesday.
This will be preceded by a night of very poor recoveries, which will
enhance dry conditions across the area, especially in the higher
elevations.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry on environmental
protection website.

For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov