Enhanced Threat for Wildfires Issued by NWS
...Enhanced Threat for the Spread of Wildfires this afternoon for most of Maryland...northern and central Virginia...and eastern West Virginia... Southwest winds will frequently gust between 20 and 30 mph while the relative humidity falls into the 15 to 25 percent range. Fuel moisture remains low due to the recent dry conditions. The combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity and low fuel moisture will enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires this afternoon. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source...including machinery...cigarettes...and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.
