Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
943 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
VAZ025>031-504-507-508-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-506-162300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FW.W.0001.260416T1500Z-260416T2300Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
943 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE
COMBINATION OF HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR
PORTIONS OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA INTO THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY...
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a Red Flag Warning for the combination of hot, dry, and
windy conditions, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 25
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* FUEL MOISTURE...7 to 8 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS 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.
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http://www.weather.gov/lwx/fire
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
642 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
ANZ530>533-535>537-539>541-161845-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0065.260416T1600Z-260417T0000Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
642 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay north of Drum Point MD, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
642 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
ANZ534-543-161845-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0065.260416T1600Z-260417T0500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
642 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
534 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>525-170000-
Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-
Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Margarettsville, Bybee, Central Plains,
Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Farmville,
Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert,
Goochland, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, South Hill,
Fort Mitchell, Kells Corner, Arvins Store, Loves Mill, Lunenburg,
Nutbush, Rehoboth, Crewe, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork,
Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills,
Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito,
Sandy Point, Westmoreland, Colonial Beach, Leedstown, Oak Grove,
Potomac Beach, Potomac Mills, Naylors Beach, Downing, Emmerton,
Ethel, Farnham, Haynesville, Kennard, Lewisetta, Alfonso,
Beanes Corner, Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina,
Lawrenceville, Reams, Petersburg, Hopewell, Barnetts, Wayside,
Roxbury, Bottoms Bridge, Browns Corner, Mountcastle,
New Kent Airport, Orapax Farms, Quinton, Talleysville, Achilles,
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn,
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica,
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Emporia,
Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle,
Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville,
Booth Fork, Williamsburg, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill,
Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview,
Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk,
Driver, Elwood, Louisa, Mineral, Ashland, Mechanicsville,
Bon Air, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Colonial Heights,
Richmond, Sandston, Aylett, King William, West Point, Beazley,
Biscoe, Henley Fork, Indian Neck, Newtown, Owenton,
Saint Stephens Church, King And Queen Court House, Tappahannock,
Dunnsville, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis,
Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News,
Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood,
Hampton, and Langley AFB
534 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY...
The combination of low relative humidity values in the 25 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty southwest winds will result
in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much
of central and eastern Virginia. In addition, this statement also
includes Northampton County, North Carolina.
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.
Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service
is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
445 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-
170000-
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown,
Rehoboth Beach, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton,
Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Media,
Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square,
Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont,
Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown
445 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern
Pennsylvania and Delmarva. Minimum relative humidity values will
drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be
accompanied by temperatures rising into the mid 80s to low 90s
and southwesterly winds near 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20
mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine
fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite,
which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions
improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative
humidity increases.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Use caution while using
any machinery outdoors, such as lawn care equipment, that could
cause sparks to come in contact with the dry ground.
This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.
$$
Staarmann
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
PAZ019-025>028-034>036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-170000-
Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-
Franklin-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE SPREAD THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon and
evening will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread,
especially for south central Pennsylvania. Minimum relative
humidity values will range from 20 to 35 percent accompanied by
wind gusts between 20 and 25 mph.
Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If
dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire
prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources website at
http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
$$
Colbert
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
333 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
ANZ538-DCZ001-MDZ003-011-013-014-016>018-502>506-VAZ025>031-
036>040-050-051-053>057-501-502-504>508-526-527-WVZ050>053-055-
502-504-506-170000-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-District of Columbia-
Washington-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-
St. Marys-Calvert-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Augusta-Rockingham-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-
Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Bowie,
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel,
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate,
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf,
Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown,
Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Prince Frederick, Cumberland,
Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Staunton,
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock,
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah,
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville,
Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Reston,
Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia,
Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg,
Dahlgren, Warrenton, Turnbull, Monterey, Purcellville, Leesburg,
Ashburn, Sterling, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Haymarket,
Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, 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
333 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...NEAR CRITICAL TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR
CENTRAL...SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MARYLAND...EASTERN
VIRGINIA...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA THROUGH 8 PM THIS EVENING...
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 9 percent,
relative humidities around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 25
mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of
wildfires this afternoon.
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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
551 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-171000-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
551 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical to critical fire weather conditions are expected
this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected to persist through
Saturday.
Depending on how much rainfall occurs this weekend, additional
elevated fire weather conditions may take place on Monday.
Frost and freeze conditions are possible on Monday night into
early Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
551 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-171000-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
551 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near critical to critical fire weather conditions are expected
this afternoon, generally south of Interstate 68 and Interstate
70.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected to persist through
Saturday.
Depending on how much rainfall occurs this weekend, additional
elevated fire weather conditions may take place on Monday.
Frost and freeze conditions are possible on Monday night into
early Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
532 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>525-170945-
Northampton-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
532 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north
central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
INCREASED FIRE DANGER.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
437 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
PAZ006-011-012-018-037-041-042-170845-
Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
437 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and small hail
are possible this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
437 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
PAZ019-026>028-035-036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-170845-
Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-
Adams-York-Lancaster-
437 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Low humidity and breezy conditions may result in an elevated risk of
wildfire spread this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
