Arlington and much of the D.C. region is under a Red Flag Warning today.
The warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. Expected conditions this afternoon — wind and low humidity, paired with an ongoing dry spell — will allow brush fires to rapidly spread.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
533 PM EST Thu Nov 7 2024…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR NORTHERN MARYLAND…NORTHERN VIRGINIA AND EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidities, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM EST Friday.
* TIMING…From noon to 6 PM EST Friday.
* WINDS…West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 24 percent.
* IMPACTS…The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.
* FUEL MOISTURE…Less than 10 percent.
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.
