The National Weather Service in Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC, has issued a special weather statement for the greater D.C. region, warning of an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service advisory covers central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Residents are urged to exercise caution when burning outdoors, as fires could spread quickly, particularly from late morning to late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, the area is expected to reach a high near 84°F with scattered sprinkles possible between 10 am and noon. Patchy smoke is expected from 10 am to 11 am, and winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 11 mph with gusts up to 22 mph. Tonight's low is forecast to be around 63°F with a continuing south breeze.
The week ahead will see showers and potentially severe thunderstorms, especially on Monday with an 80% chance of rain, a high near 78°F, and strong winds with gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions may lead to damaging winds and could trigger spotter activation for safety.
