BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on March 26, 2025 due to strong winds and low relative humidity. Winds will be from the northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts of around 25 to 35 mph. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say there is an elevated threat for rapid fire spread throughout the Baltimore area on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement indicating that dry conditions and gusty winds will overspread the region on Tuesday. Little to no rainfall was observed on Monday to the north and west of I-95, and conditions have been […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Sunday could prove to be a stormy day in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says confidence has increased for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a tornado or two is also possible. Gusty winds of up to 45 mph are possible on Sunday, which may […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say dry and windy conditions will contribute to an elevated wildfire risk in the Baltimore area on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service says the combination of westerly winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, relative humidity falling to 20 to 30 percent, and drying fine fuels on Sunday afternoon will lead to an elevated threat for rapid fire […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Despite a significant increase in wildfire occurrences in Maryland during 2024, the total acreage burned was substantially lower than the previous year, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report released this month. The report analyzes data from 3.2 million acres of land overseen by the agency, including lands managed by the Maryland Forest Service, National Park […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. on March 6, 2025 until midnight. Forecasters say to expect westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Forecasters say to expect southerly winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 to 50 mph as severe storms move through the area. Gusty winds could blow around […]