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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1209 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

MDZ003>006-008-011-501-502-507-508-510-WVZ503-162300-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Eastern Garrett-Western Mineral-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton,
Baltimore, Frostburg, Cumberland, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen,
Grantsville, and Elk Garden
1209 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR NORTHERN MARYLAND AND WESTERN MINERAL
COUNTY WV TODAY...

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent,
minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and
northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today.

Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before
dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over
the higher elevations.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.

For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov

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