…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE…Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River
including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD,
and Eastern Bay.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, NORTHERN AND
CENTRAL VIRGINIA, AND MOST OF MARYLAND THROUGH 5PM TODAY…
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 percent
relative humidities around 25 to 35 percent, and wind gusts
around 25 to 30 mph, and up to 40 mph on exposed ridges, will lead
to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This
is also being paired with poor overnight recoveries at elevations
above 1500 feet, which may even further enhance the threat in
those areas.
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
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
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