Shenandoah Junction, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE
COMBINATION OF HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR
PORTIONS OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA INTO THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY...

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Red Flag Warning for the combination of hot, dry, and
windy conditions, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 25
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* FUEL MOISTURE...7 to 8 percent.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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...NEAR CRITICAL TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR
CENTRAL...SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MARYLAND...EASTERN
VIRGINIA...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA THROUGH 8 PM THIS EVENING...

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 9 percent,
relative humidities around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 25
mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of
wildfires this afternoon.

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