Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of recent dry conditions and 10-hour fuel moisture between 8 and 12 percent, relative humidity falling to 20 to 35 percent, and westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires through about 8 PM this evening. The threat is greatest over the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the northern and central Virginia Blue Ridge, the north-central Virginia piedmont near and west of Highway 15, and the eastern West Virginia panhandle near and east of Interstate 81. Please refer to your local
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 9:29AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of low humidity and gusty northwest winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across most of the area this afternoon, with values of 15 to 20 percent in the lee of the Alleghenies and Shenandoah Valley. Northwest winds around 10 to 20 mph will gust between 30 to 40 mph. For the ridges, higher gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Temperatures this afternoon reach into the upper 50s and low 60s. Please refer to your local burn
Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 11:27PM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Across Augusta and Rockingham counties, the highest winds will likely be confined to the higher elevations within western portions of these counties.
Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 9:59AM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 2:41AM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 9:53AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across most of the area this afternoon, with values of 15 to 20 percent in the Alleghenies. Southeast to south winds around 10-15 mph will gust between 20 to 25 mph. For the ridges, higher gusts up to 35 mph are expected. Temperatures this afternoon reach the 70s at most locations. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 3:01AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across most of the area this afternoon, with values of 15 to 20 percent in the Alleghenies. Southeast to south winds around 10-15 mph will gust between 20 to 25 mph. For the ridges, higher gusts up to 35 mph are expected. Temperatures this afternoon reach the 70s at most locations. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors on
Coastal Flood Advisory issued March 16 at 4:34AM EDT until March 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.6 feet, water may begin to pond in the parking lot at Annapolis City Dock, and surround the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 7:26 AM and 7:41 PM.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:59AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:16AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.