Red Flag Warning: Critical fire weather conditions Tuesday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 p.m. this evening for gusty winds and low humidity for Virginia, southern Maryland and the eastern West Virginia panhandle, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.
Winds
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 18 percent.
Impacts
Critical fire weather conditions are expected through Tuesday evening. All outdoor burning is discouraged, as fires could rapidly spread and become uncontrollable, per NWS.
Fuel Moisture
Dropping to around 7 or 8 percent.
Precautionary 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, per NWS.
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This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: National Weather Service: Red Flag Warning Tuesday
