Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday
especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95.
In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very
cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially
south of Interstate 70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland,
central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern
West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with
rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of
Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across
central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is
possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and
single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting
through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:16
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:15
Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday
especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95.
In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very
cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible.
* WHERE...DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and
southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday
evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of
one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or
freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible
especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or
less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the
teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and
lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:16
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:15
Test Message
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
From: Sep 27, 2025 06:21
Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:31
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 10 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations
above 2500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
From: Jan 20, 2026 00:46
Until: Jan 20, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 10 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations
above 2500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
From: Jan 19, 2026 22:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 06:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and
western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will come with a surge
directly along the front between 10am and 1pm Sunday. A secondary
surge in wind is likely late afternoon into early evening.
Strongest winds during both of these time periods will be along
the ridges with slightly lower values in the valleys.
From: Jan 11, 2026 08:25
Until: Jan 11, 2026 16:30
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:07
Until: Dec 29, 2025 16:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western
Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:07
Until: Dec 29, 2025 16:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and
southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 08:07
Until: Dec 29, 2025 16:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western
Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 01:10
Until: Dec 29, 2025 09:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 01:10
Until: Dec 29, 2025 09:15
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 4 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
From: Dec 29, 2025 01:10
Until: Dec 29, 2025 09:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations of a coating and ice accumulations around one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Northwest Howard, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Northern
Baltimore Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will
continue through the evening, although some lower elevations may
just be plain rain. Temperatures will continue rising above
freezing from south to north into the evening, allowing more
places to change to rain, although some locations may hover near
the freezing mark through tonight. Precipitation exits off to the
northeast with some light drizzle or freezing drizzle possibly
lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:54
Until: Dec 27, 2025 05:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
between a trace and one tenth of an inch, with locally higher
amounts possible closer to the Pennsylvania border. Sleet
accumulations less than one half inch.
* WHERE...Northwest Howard, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Northern
Baltimore Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact this evening's commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will
continue through the afternoon and evening, although some lower
elevations may just be plain rain. Temperatures will continue
rising above freezing from south to north into the evening,
allowing more places to change to rain, although some locations
may hover near the freezing mark through tonight. Precipitation
exits off to the northeast with some light drizzle or freezing
drizzle possibly lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 18:11
Until: Dec 27, 2025 02:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
between a trace and one tenth of an inch, with locally higher
amounts possible closer to the Pennsylvania border. Sleet
accumulations less than one half inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area this afternoon in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening, although some lower elevations may just be
plain rain. Temperatures will continue rising above freezing from
south to north into the evening, allowing more places to change to
rain, although some locations may hover near the freezing mark
through tonight. Precipitation exits off to the northeast with
some light drizzle or freezing drizzle possibly lingering into the
early overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 08:04
Until: Dec 26, 2025 16:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
between a trace and tenth of an inch, with locally higher amounts
possible near the Pennsylvania border. Sleet accumulations less
than one half inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area between late morning and mid afternoon in the form of sleet
or freezing rain. Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will
continue through the afternoon and evening, although some
locations near and south of Route 50 may be plain rain.
Temperatures will continue rising above freezing from south to
north into the evening, allowing more places to change to rain,
although some locations may hover near the freezing mark through
tonight.
From: Dec 26, 2025 08:04
Until: Dec 26, 2025 16:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...A MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET TO OVERSPREAD AREAS NORTH OF
I-66/U.S. 50 ON FRIDAY...
.As high pressure builds across Quebec, a steady stream of cold air
will funnel southward into the Mid-Atlantic region. At the same
time, moisture will overrun a frontal boundary across the central
Appalachians down into the Carolinas. As milder air will settle
above the sub-freezing surface layer, a wintry mix consisting of
freezing rain and sleet is likely over portions of the area. Travel
impacts are likely where the wintry mix falls.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch, with closer to a trace to a few hundredths of an
inch near U.S. 50.
* WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area late Friday morning in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening. Through the day, temperatures are expected
to remain close to 32 degrees before warming above freezing during
the overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 00:49
Until: Dec 26, 2025 09:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...A MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET TO OVERSPREAD AREAS NORTH OF
I-66/U.S. 50 ON FRIDAY...
.As high pressure builds across Quebec, a steady stream of cold air
will funnel southward into the Mid-Atlantic region. At the same
time, moisture will overrun a frontal boundary across the central
Appalachians down into the Carolinas. As milder air will settle
above the sub-freezing surface layer, a wintry mix consisting of
freezing rain and sleet is likely over portions of the area. Travel
impacts are likely where the wintry mix falls.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch, with closer to a trace to a few hundredths of an
inch to the south of I-70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight EST Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area by midday Friday in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening. A bit more sleet can be expected closer to
the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. Through the day, temperatures
are expected to remain close to 32 degrees. Precipitation exits
off to the northeast with some light drizzle or freezing drizzle
possibly lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 00:49
Until: Dec 26, 2025 09:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...A MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET TO OVERSPREAD AREAS NORTH OF
I-66/U.S. 50 ON FRIDAY...
.As high pressure builds across Quebec, a steady stream of cold air
will funnel southward into the Mid-Atlantic region. At the same
time, moisture will overrrun a frontal boundary across the central
Appalachians down into the Carolinas. As milder air will settle
above the sub-freezing surface layer, a wintry mix consisting of
freezing rain and sleet is likely over portions of the area. Travel
impacts are likely where the wintry mix falls.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch, with closer to a trace to a few hundredths of an
inch near U.S. 50.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area late Friday morning in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening. Through the day, temperatures are expected
to remain close to 32 degrees before warming above freezing during
the overnight hours.
From: Dec 25, 2025 18:57
Until: Dec 26, 2025 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...A MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET TO OVERSPREAD AREAS NORTH OF
I-66/U.S. 50 ON FRIDAY...
.As high pressure builds across Quebec, a steady stream of cold air
will funnel southward into the Mid-Atlantic region. At the same
time, moisture will overrrun a frontal boundary across the central
Appalachians down into the Carolinas. As milder air will settle
above the sub-freezing surface layer, a wintry mix consisting of
freezing rain and sleet is likely over portions of the area. Travel
impacts are likely where the wintry mix falls.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch, with closer to a trace to a few hundredths of an
inch to the south of I-70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight EST Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area by midday Friday in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening. A bit more sleet can be expected closer to
the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. Through the day, temperatures
are expected to remain close to 32 degrees. Precipitation exits
off to the northeast with some light drizzle or freezing drizzle
possibly lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 25, 2025 18:57
Until: Dec 26, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In
Virginia, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas
Park County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 19, 2025 13:59
Until: Dec 19, 2025 22:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western
Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland and Western
Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern
Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from about
10 AM to noon, and again 3 PM to 9 PM.
From: Dec 19, 2025 13:59
Until: Dec 19, 2025 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 19, 2025 13:59
Until: Dec 19, 2025 22:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Frederick MD and Washington Counties. In
Virginia, Frederick VA County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy,
Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from about
11 AM to 1 PM, and again 3 PM to 9 PM.
From: Dec 19, 2025 13:59
Until: Dec 19, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
Wind chill values will dip between 5 below zero and 5 above zero
across much of Maryland, northern Virginia, eastern West
Virginia, and Washington DC this evening. Ridges above 1500 feet
elevation may have wind chill values around 10 below zero. With
this being the coldest conditions so far this season, residents
venturing outside are reminded to wear a thick coat, hat, and
gloves to prevent hypothermia. Make sure animals have a warm, dry
shelter with unfrozen water. Winds will begin to slacken the
second half of the night, but air temperatures will still be in
the teens.
In addition, the cold temperatures will result in any residual
snow and water (in areas which saw snow earlier in the day) to
freeze on untreated roads and sidewalks. Slow down and use caution
when driving, as areas which appear wet could be icy. If you are
walking outside, watch your steps on sidewalks, driveways and
parking lots. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing
your risk of a fall and injury.
From: Dec 15, 2025 00:11
Until: Dec 15, 2025 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts
upwards of 4 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon and higher
elevations such as Parr's Ridge. Ice accumulations around up to
one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland and
panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to
start as snow before mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Should
precipitation stay all snow or snow for a longer period of time,
locally higher snowfall
amounts would be possible.
From: Dec 01, 2025 05:38
Until: Dec 01, 2025 13:45
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with a majority of the
precipitation expected in the form of freezing rain. Total snow
and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations
around one tenth of an inch, with upwards of two tenths of an inch
possible on the higher ridges.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after after
midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start briefly as snow
before mixing with and changing over to sleet and freezing rain.
From: Dec 01, 2025 05:38
Until: Dec 01, 2025 13:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light
glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and
western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Nov 29, 2025 16:40
Until: Nov 30, 2025 08:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, strongest
on the ridges.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central and western
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 27, 2025 01:32
Until: Nov 27, 2025 09:45
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany,
and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue
Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland
County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and
Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 26, 2025 20:42
Until: Nov 27, 2025 04:45
Special Weather Statement
The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 to 9 percent,
relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent (except 30 to 35
percent for much of Maryland), and wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph
(locally up to 40 mph for northern/higher elevation areas) will
lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today.
This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries, despite
high temperatures only reaching into the lower 50s.
The most favorable overlap of dry fuel moisture, lowest relative
humidity, and highest wind gusts is expected over eastern West
Virginia into northern Virginia. To the south, winds will be
lighter, but humidity will be lower. To the north and west, winds
will be higher, but humidity will also be relatively higher.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
From: Nov 17, 2025 06:48
Until: Nov 17, 2025 23:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 or 8 percent,
relative humidities around 15 to 30 percent, and wind gusts
around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid
spread of wildfires today.
This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries over the
higher terrain, in spite of high temperatures only in the low 50s.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.
For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
From: Nov 17, 2025 05:17
Until: Nov 17, 2025 23:00
Red Flag Warning
* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across
northern and central Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and
northern and northwestern Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph across southern Maryland and the central
Virginia piedmont.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 15 to 30 percent, lowest
across the north-central Virginia piedmont.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.
From: Nov 16, 2025 10:55
Until: Nov 16, 2025 23:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northern
Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern
West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 13:13
Until: Nov 16, 2025 21:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...The District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel,
Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery,
Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, and Prince Georges
Counties. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and
Eastern Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 13:13
Until: Nov 16, 2025 21:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north-central, northeast, and northern
Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the
eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 10:53
Until: Nov 16, 2025 19:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 to 50
mph expected.
* WHERE...District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central
and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Northwest
Howard, Northwest Montgomery, and Prince Georges Counties. In
Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and Eastern Loudoun
and Fairfax Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 10:53
Until: Nov 16, 2025 19:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has
issued a Red Flag Warning for the threat of rapid fire spread,
which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across
northern Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern
Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph across
the Washington DC metro, southern Maryland, and the central
Virginia piedmont.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.
From: Nov 16, 2025 05:05
Until: Nov 16, 2025 18:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northern
Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the
eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 06:25
Until: Nov 16, 2025 14:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central
and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Northwest
Howard, Northwest Montgomery, and Prince Georges Counties. In
Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and Eastern Loudoun
and Fairfax Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Nov 16, 2025 06:25
Until: Nov 16, 2025 14:30
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 to 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert and St. Marys Counties. In Virginia,
King George County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 07:23
Until: Nov 11, 2025 14:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert and Saint Mary's Counties. In
Virginia, King George County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Nov 11, 2025 02:06
Until: Nov 11, 2025 10:15
