Special Weather Statement Maryland | Effective 04/07/2026 05:42
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 25<br />
percent range, dry fuels, and NW winds gusting up to 20-25 mph<br />
will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires<br />
through early this evening across the Lower Eastern Shore of<br />
Maryland.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br />
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be<br />