Heightened Fire Danger: Dry and Windy Conditions Pose Risk
TL;DR
The D.C.-area forecast predicts a warmer day with temperatures near 60 to mid-60s and a gusty afternoon breeze, increasing the risk of fires due to dry air. Cooler conditions are expected tomorrow with temperatures in the upper 40s to near 50 and continued breezy conditions. Rain is likely Friday night into Saturday, with decreasing rain chances by late afternoon or early evening. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny and breezy with cool temperatures.
- D.C.-area forecast: Warmer today with a gusty afternoon breeze and fire risk The Washington Post
- NWS issues fire weather risk in Central Indiana Yahoo! Voices
- Red Flag Fire Warning issued for Wednesday due to dry gusty winds WSET
- Dry, windy weather conditions heighten fire danger WWBT
- Special Weather Statement: increased fire danger Wednesday afternoon and evening Shore Daily News
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