Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:43am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: