Red Flag Warning in effect this afternoon due to fire threat
URGENT – ational Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 533 PM EST Thu Nov 7 2024
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The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidities, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM EST Friday.
* TIMING...From noon to 6 PM EST Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.
* FUEL MOISTURE...Less than 10 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
