According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS), a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Montgomery County from 11 am to 7 pm Wed., 3/26. Conditions will be favorable for brush fires. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
According to the NWS, “The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* TIMING…From 11 AM Wednesday morning through 7 PM Wednesday
evening.
* WINDS…Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…Around 15 to 30 percent, with the lowest
values most likely in Virginia.
* IMPACTS…The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and
strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the
rapid spread of fires.
* FUEL MOISTURE…Falling to less than 10 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.”
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Montgomery County from 11 am to 7 pm Wed., 3/26. Conditions will be favorable for brush fires. Outdoor burning is not recommended. More details: https://t.co/4w4FHwdW2G #MdWx
— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 25, 2025