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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...
Freeze Warning
Issued: 6:13 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Freeze Watch
Issued: 6:13 AM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
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