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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued March 15 at 3:20AM 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...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal.
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of west winds gusting 15 to 25 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels today will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread. Locally higher wind gusts are possible along the ridges. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 9 at 4:56AM EDT until March 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 3:13AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of west winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels this afternoon will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 4:40AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Low humidity and gusty northwest winds will bring a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread this afternoon through early this evening. Relative humidity values will drop to 20 to 30 percent, with northwest winds of 12 to 18 mph, gusting 25 to 30 mph. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
Wind Advisory issued March 7 at 12:26AM EST until March 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.