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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:49 PM Mar. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED THREAT FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING... Dry conditions and gusty winds will overspread the region today. Little to no rainfall was observed yesterday to the north and west of I-95, and conditions have been dry over this region during the past week. The combination of these relatively dry antecedent conditions, relative humidity falling to around 20-25 percent, and sustained westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts to around 20-25 mph will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires through 7 PM this evening. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly grow out of control under these conditions.
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 6:46 PM Mar. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA, CENTRAL MARYLAND, EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON DC... The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * TIMING...From 11 AM Wednesday morning through 7 PM Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 15 to 30 percent, with the lowest values most likely in Virginia. * IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. * FUEL MOISTURE...Falling to less than 10 percent. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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