Cross Junction, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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.