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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:37 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA... EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...MARYLAND EAST OF THE ALLEGHENY FRONT...AND WASHINGTON DC THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING... The combination of drying 10 hour fuels, minimum relative humidity around 15 to 30 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 20 to 35 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today, especially in the afternoon to early evening. 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 or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com... For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov... For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov...
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:31 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected today. Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected tonight. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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