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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ534-537-543-191245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240319T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0055.240319T1100Z-240320T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ630-631-191300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240319T1700Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ654-658-191300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240319T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to
  Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ635-191300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240319T1700Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-
1254 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ530>533-538>541-191245-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-240320T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patapsco
  River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown
  MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters
  surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ535-536-542-191245-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-240320T0000Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
  and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

ANZ534-537-543-191245-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240319T1100Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0055.240319T1100Z-240320T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1238 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$


Fire Weather Watch


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

DCZ001-MDZ013-016-503-504-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-053>057-
501>508-526-527-WVZ050>053-055-501>506-190930-
/O.CON.KLWX.FW.A.0001.240320T1500Z-240321T0000Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
917 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA, THE
WASHINGTON DC METRO, AND THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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 for 10 hour fuels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

&&

$$

CJL

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-087>090-092-093-096-509>522-191000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FW.A.0001.240320T1500Z-240321T0000Z/
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
345 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Much of central and southeast Virginia.

* TIMING...Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts between 25 and 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the 60s.

* IMPACTS...Dry and breezy conditions will support adverse fire
  behavior allowing fires to spread rapidly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WEDNESDAY...

.A combination of very gusty northwest winds up to 45 mph and
relative humidity values as low as 20 percent will result in
critical fire danger for areas east of the Blue Ridge in Virginia.

VAZ019-020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-190700-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FW.A.0001.240320T1400Z-240321T0000Z/
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF
VIRGINIA EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Virginia, Fire Weather Zone 019 Alleghany
  VA, Fire Weather Zone 020 Bath, Fire Weather Zone 022 Roanoke,
  Fire Weather Zone 023 Botetourt, Fire Weather Zone 024
  Rockbridge, Fire Weather Zone 032 Patrick, Fire Weather Zone
  033 Franklin, Fire Weather Zone 034 Bedford, Fire Weather Zone
  035 Amherst, Fire Weather Zone 043 Henry, Fire Weather Zone
  044 Pittsylvania, Fire Weather Zone 045 Campbell, Fire Weather
  Zone 046 Appomattox, Fire Weather Zone 047 Buckingham, Fire
  Weather Zone 058 Halifax and Fire Weather Zone 059 Charlotte.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/rnk/fire


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
954 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-191015-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham,
Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville, Angola,
Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland,
Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, South Hill,
Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store, Loves Mill, Lunenburg,
Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork,
Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills,
Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito,
Sandy Point, Westmoreland, Colonial Beach, Leedstown, Oak Grove,
Potomac Beach, Potomac Mills, Naylors Beach, Downing, Emmerton,
Ethel, Farnham, Haynesville, Kennard, Lewisetta, Alfonso,
Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina,
Lawrenceville, Reams, Petersburg, Hopewell, Barnetts, Wayside,
Roxbury, Bottoms Bridge, Browns Corner, Mountcastle,
New Kent Airport, Orapax Farms, Quinton, Talleysville, Achilles,
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn,
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica,
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Emporia,
Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle,
Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville,
Booth Fork, Williamsburg, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill,
Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview,
Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS,
Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Cleopus,
Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood,
Mount Pleasant, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake Airport, Deep Creek,
Fentress, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Back Bay, Bayside,
Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge,
Louisa, Mineral, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Midlothian,
Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights, Richmond, Sandston,
Aylett, King William, West Point, Beazley, Biscoe, Henley Fork,
Indian Neck, Newtown, Owenton, Saint Stephens Church,
King And Queen Court House, Tappahannock, Dunnsville, Tabb,
Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall,
Menchville, Newport News, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill,
Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB
954 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND TUESDAY
EVENING...

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30
percent, winds gusting up to 25 mph and dry fuels will increase
the potential for the spread of wildfires on Tuesday.

Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.

Virginia residents are reminded that open-air burning is
prohibited before 4 pm each day through April 30th.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
954 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

MDZ021>024-VAZ099-100-191015-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Accomack-
Northampton-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield,
Princess Anne, Snow Hill, Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa,
Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke,
Kiptopeke State Park, and Plantation
954 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND TUESDAY
EVENING...

The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30
percent, winds gusting up to 25 mph and dry fuels will increase
the potential for the spread of wildfires on Tuesday.

Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
828 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

NCZ002>006-019-020-VAZ016-017-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
191000-
Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-
Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Sparta, Dobson, Danbury, Eden,
Yanceyville, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Galax, Floyd, Roanoke,
Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox,
South Boston, and Keysville
828 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR TUESDAY...

After coordination with local land managers, a Fire Danger
Statement has been issued for the Foothills and Piedmont of North
Carolina, as well as Virginia counties along and east of the Blue
Ridge, and parts of the southern Shenandoah Valley. In these
affected areas, gusty winds will coincide with low humidity and
dry fuels. Fires will have an easier time starting and spreading.

Refer to your local burn-permitting authority on whether you may
burn today. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
819 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

ANZ538-542-DCZ001-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-016>018-502>508-
VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-053>057-501-502-504>508-526-527-
WVZ050>053-055-502-504-506-191200-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-District of Columbia-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-
Calvert-Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, Frederick,
Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown,
Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs,
Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold,
Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California,
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby,
Prince Frederick, Cumberland, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda,
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia,
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal,
Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison,
Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Reston, Herndon, Annandale,
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, Warrenton,
Turnbull, Monterey, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Haymarket, Dale City, Manassas,
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Petersburg, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville,
Fort Ashby, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
819 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY EVENING...

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday across most
of Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Virginia.

Relative humidity values are expected to drop back to around 20 to
25 percent Tuesday afternoon, with some areas possibly seeing
relative humidity values below 20 percent for a couple of hours.
West winds gust 15 to 20 mph in the valleys, and 20 to 25 mph on
the eastern slopes of the mountains. Gusts could occasionally be
close to 30 mph. This will result in the continued drying of fine
fuels.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling
open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of
cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state`s
forestry or environmental protection website.

$$

CJL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
135 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-190900-
Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-
Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-
Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington,
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville,
Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane,
Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth,
Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson,
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway,
Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton,
Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon,
Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley,
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville,
Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State,
Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
135 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TUESDAY...

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into the
20 to 30 percent range, and winds gusting to around 20 to 30 mph
will result in increased danger of fire spread Tuesday.

Please exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that
creates sparks. Dispose of cigarette buttes, matches, and other
flammable materials in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles off
of dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, dead
leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire
quickly.

West Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from 7AM to
5PM...March 1st through May 31st. Overnight burning is highly
discouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embers
heading into Tuesday.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
320 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>521-524-525-191930-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
320 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast
Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into the
20 to 30 percent range, and winds gusting to around 20 to 30 mph
will result in increased danger of fire spread Tuesday. Elevated fire
weather conditions will also exist Wednesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
320 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

WVZ522-523-526-191930-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
320 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Light snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches are possible late
tonight into Tuesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday,
with isolated higher gusts possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

PAZ074-076-078-191900-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Snow showers are expected with accumulation of 1-2 inches across the
ridges this evening and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Additional snow showers are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday with
the potential for locally higher rates that could drop a quick
accumulation mainly on grassy, elevated surfaces, and bridges and
overpasses.

Wind gusts will increase through the day on Tuesday into Wednesday
with highest gusts expected on Wednesday. There is a 80-90% chance
of gusts greater than 40 mph and a 30-40% chance of exceeding
advisory criteria (46 mph) gusts (higher chances in highest
elevations of Eastern Tucker County).

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

WVZ512>514-191900-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
248 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Snow showers are expected with accumulation of 1-3 inches across the
ridges and the highest totals expected in the WV ridges.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Wind gusts will increase through the day on Tuesday into Wednesday
with highest gusts expected on Wednesday. There is a 60-90% chance
of gusts greater than 40 mph and a 30-40% chance of exceeding
advisory criteria (46 mph) gusts (higher chances in highest
elevations of Eastern Tucker County).

The increased winds and drier air entering the region will result in
low relative humidity values for Tuesday afternoon and possibly
Wednesday afternoon as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Shallenberger

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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