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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
511 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-300915-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
511 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

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

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 PM for Grant, Highland, and
Pendleton Counties.

There is an elevated fire danger today for areas east of the
Allegheny Front due to a combination of strong winds and low
relative humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

MDZ003-502-VAZ026>031-507-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-506-300000-
Washington-Central and Eastern Allegany-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Cumberland, Harrisonburg,
Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester,
Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Big Meadows,
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
606 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...

Dry and windy conditions are expected this afternoon between the
Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Relative humidity values are
expected to drop to as low as 20 to 25 percent in strong northwest
winds of around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 50 mph. This
will result in the continued 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.

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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
408 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

VAZ503-504-WVZ501-502-505-506-291615-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240330T0000Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Bayard, Mount Storm,
Petersburg, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
408 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Highland County. In West Virginia, Grant
  and Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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