Rohrersville, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
72 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND

WASHINGTON

IN WESTERN MARYLAND

ALLEGANY                       GARRETT

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA

MINERAL

IN PANHANDLE WEST VIRGINIA

MORGAN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CUMBERLAND, FORT ASHBY, FROSTBURG,
GRANTSVILLE, HAGERSTOWN, KEYSER, MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, OAKLAND,
AND PAW PAW.

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA,
WASHINGTON DC, THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE, AND PORTIONS
OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND TODAY...

The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities around 20
to 30 percent, southerly wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph, and
temperatures in the 80s will lead to an increased risk for the
rapid spread of wildfires today.

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.