Wednesday Fire Danger Alert

 
     Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA
856 AM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY...

The combination of low relative humidity values between 30 and 35
percent, west to southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph, and dry
fuels will once again result in increased fire danger for the
Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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.

The Red Flag Warning expired 8pm, 4/18.  Weather remains dry.  Exercise caution with outdoor activities that could encourage fire spread danger.

Outdoorrs fire danger

(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.

 

(UPDATE)4/12 Lower Eastern Shore outdoors fire danger

 

..INCREASED FIRE DANGER WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE LOWER MARYLAND
EASTERN SHORE...

On Wednesday, westerly winds increase to 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to 25 mph, along with afternoon relative humidity values dropping
to 25 to 35 percent. This will lead to another period with
elevated fire danger on Wednesday, 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.

Fire danger risk continues, March 8

 

A similar fire danger statement has been issued for Accomack and Northampton Counties.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
533 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2023

MDZ021>025-090145-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Salisbury, Crisfield,
Princess Anne, Snow Hill, and Ocean City
533 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2023

...Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon and Early This Evening...

Breezy and dry conditions are expected again today. North to
northwest winds will be gusty to 30 to 40 mph. Relative humidity
values will drop to around 30 percent across the lower Maryland
Eastern Shore. These winds and low relative humidity levels will
lead to an increased fire danger risk from midday today through
early this evening.

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.

Fire danger on lower shore

 (Shore Daily News)

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Increased fire risk next several days - Shore Daily News

Lower Shore fire alert Sunday

(Shore Daily News) 

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES FIRE ALERT

Mar 14, 2021

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
709 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE AND ACCOMACK
COUNTY VIRGINIA…

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from late Sunday morning through Sunday
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…The lower Maryland eastern shore and Accomack
County Virginia.