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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

MDZ001-003-501-502-282100-
Garrett-Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frostburg, and Cumberland
1058 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN
MARYLAND...

Dry and windy conditions are expected to develop later this
afternoon in the wake of a cold front. Relative humidity values
may drop to as low as 20 to 25 percent in strong northwest winds
of around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph, especially
at higher elevations. This will result in the rapid 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


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