Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 2:13PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid pread of fires
* FUEL MOISTURE...5 to 10 percent.
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings..
During this time, you should refrain from burning outside or engaging in recreational fires, and use extreme caution when cooking with outdoor grills. With the low relative humidity, already dry conditions, and potential for significant wind gust, this is a recipe for outdoor fires to become unmanageable and spread quickly. |