11/05/2025
Special Weather Statement - ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE
Special Weather StatementActive Until Further Notice
Effective: Wed Nov 5, 2025 4:02 AM EST
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, PORTIONS OF WESTERN MARYLAND, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
Wind AdvisoryActive for next 15.5 hour(s)
Effective: Wed Nov 5, 2025 2:53 AM EST
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY
MDZ003-004-502-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-504-505-507-508-
WVZ050>053-055-502-504-506-051515-
Washington-Frederick MD-Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek,
Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg,
Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Wi******er,
Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston,
Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange,
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Warrenton, Monterey, Purcellville,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Petersburg, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville,
Fort Ashby, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
402 AM EST Wed Nov 5 2025
..ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY FOR EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, PORTIONS
OF WESTERN MARYLAND, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST
VIRGINIA...
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 percent,
relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, wind gusts around 20-30
mph, and high temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s will lead to
an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This
will be preceded by a night of very poor recoveries, which will
enhance dry conditions across the area, especially in the higher
elevations.
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 on environmental
protection website.
For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com
For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
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The Virginia Department of Forestry monitors the health, composition, and inventory of Virginia's public and private forests to inform land management practices. Field staff assist landowners through technical assistance and management planning to support conservation and sustainable forestry practi...
