Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...Dry conditions and gusty winds will create an enhanced risk
for wildfire ignition and spread today...
OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>032-039-040-
191530-
/O.UPG.KRLX.FW.A.0001.250319T1500Z-250320T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.FW.W.0001.250319T1500Z-250320T0200Z/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-
Lawrence OH-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-Upshur-
Barbour-
328 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, GUSTY WINDS, AND DRY
FUELS FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO AND THE LOWER ELEVATIONS OF WEST
VIRGINIA...
* Timing...From 11 AM this morning through 10 PM this evening.
* Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Temperatures...Up to 80 to 85 degrees.
* Impacts...Enhanced risk of wildfire ignition and spread.
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ650-652-654-191515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-250321T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.250321T0500Z-250321T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-192000-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.250320T1200Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0011.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through
Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-192000-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.250320T0400Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0011.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening
through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ630>632-634-191515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.250321T0500Z-250321T2000Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA,
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ635>637-191515-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.250321T0500Z-250321T1400Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft possible.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ650-652-654-191515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-250321T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0012.250321T0500Z-250321T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
311 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539-542-192000-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.250320T1200Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0011.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD,
Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through
Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
ANZ532>534-537-540-541-543-192000-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0048.250320T0400Z-250320T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.A.0011.250320T2200Z-250321T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
308 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Eastern
Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank
River, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening
through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
331 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...DRY CONDITIONS AND GUSTY WIND WILL CREATE FAVORABLE CONDITIONS
FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF WILDFIRES...
WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-191545-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FW.A.0001.250319T1500Z-250320T0200Z/
Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
331 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR POTENTIAL FOR LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY, GUSTY WIND, AND DRY FUELS IN PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WEST
VIRGINIA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel,
Marion, Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston and Preston counties.
* TIMING...Late Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 82.
* IMPACTS...The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and
gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid
spread of fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
418 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
WVZ515>526-191030-
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 Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley,
Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville,
Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State Park,
Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
418 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER EXPECTED TODAY...
The combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will
create an increased risk for fire spread through this evening.
Expect relative humidity values in the 15 to 25 percent range and
south to southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25
mph. Higher wind gusts are possible along the ridges.
These conditions could lead to the rapid spread of any fires that
do occur. Consult your local burn permitting authorities on
whether you may burn outdoors today. West Virginia law prohibits
burning in the spring from 7AM to 5PM...March 1st through May
31st.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
307 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>045-192300-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-
Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,
Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Tazewell,
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,
Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Stuart,
Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville,
and Lynchburg
307 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER NOON to 7PM TODAY...
Relative humidity values of 12 to 23 percent will combine with
wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph and dry fuels to result in increased
fire danger across northwest North Carolina and portions of
southwest and central Virginia this afternoon and evening.
People are urged to avoid outdoor burning today. If you must
burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become
dangerous in these conditions. Ensure that fire suppression
equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of
any smoking materials.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
301 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
MDZ001-003>006-501>503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-501-503>508-526-
WVZ050>053-055-501>506-192300-
Garrett-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster,
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Frostburg, Cumberland, Germantown,
Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Staunton, Waynesboro,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal,
Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison,
Washington, Warrenton, Hightown, Monterey, Purcellville,
Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Haymarket,
Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown,
Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville,
Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
301 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...ELEVATED THREAT FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
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 Saturday. If you do burn, use extreme
caution since fires can increasingly escalate under these conditions.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
KYZ103-105-OHZ067-075-076-085>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-039-040-
200745-
Boyd-Lawrence KY-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of central,
northern, southern and western West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Red Flag Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
WVZ520-522-523-526-200745-
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast and
southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Low humidity values between 20 and 30 percent, coupled with breezy
conditions, could result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread
Wednesday afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Strong wind gusts are possible over the higher elevations on Thursday
night into Friday. In addition, light snow accumulations up to 1 to 2
inches will be possible overnight Thursday into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
VAZ003-004-WVZ515>519-521-524-525-200745-
Dickenson-Buchanan-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and
portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Low humidity values between 15 and 30 percent, coupled with breezy
conditions, could result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread
this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
337 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029-031-073>078-WVZ512>514-200745-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
337 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A combination of gusty southerly winds and relative humidity levels
between 15% and 30% will increase the threat for fire weather
conditions today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
337 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-200745-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
337 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, and
northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Fire Weather Watch.
The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds may
result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
309 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-
056>059-063>066-200715-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-
Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-
Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-
Adams-York-Lancaster-
309 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Low humidity and breezy conditions may result in an elevated risk of
wildfire spread this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Northwest winds will gust 30 to 45mph in the wake of a cold front
Thursday night into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
304 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-201000-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
304 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a
greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through
this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Strong wind gusts are possible over the higher elevations on
Thursday night into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
304 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-201000-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
304 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
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.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Strong wind gusts are possible over the higher elevations,
particularly across the Blue Ridge Mountains, on Thursday night
into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
236 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025
NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-
191845-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-
Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-
Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
236 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Strong winds, with gusts 40 to 50 mph, are likely on Thursday
through Thursday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
