Special Weather Statement

Event: Special Weather Statement
Alert: ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON...
Dry and windy conditions will prevail over the lower Maryland
eastern shore this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values
will range from 30 to 35 percent with sustained northwest winds at
25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. This will result in increased
fire danger across the lower Maryland eastern shore during the
afternoon hours.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
Instructions:
Target Area:
Dorchester
Inland Worcester
Maryland Beaches
Somerset
Wicomico
Forecast Office: NWS Wakefield (Eastern Virginia and Southern Maryland)