(UPDATE) As of Thursday evening the National Weather Service had not issued a fire danger statement for Friday. Obviously, cautions issued in the earlier statement should still be observed.
Special Weather Statement
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY ACROSS THE LOWER MARYLAND
EASTERN SHORE...
On Thursday, westerly winds increase to 8 to 15 mph with gusts to
20 mph, becoming southwesterly in the late afternoon. Minimum
afternoon relative humidity values drop to 23 to 27 percent. This
will lead to another period with elevated fire danger, especially
during the afternoon.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses,
dead leaves, and other tree litter that ignite will have the
potential to spread fire quickly.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state`s
forestry or environmental protection website.
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