Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 5:11AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 2:11am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
The combination of drying fine fuels despite recent light rainfall,
relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent, and northwest wind
gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the
rapid spread of wildfires today. The poorest conditions are
expected between about 10 AM this morning and 4 PM 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 Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Southeast Harford; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov