Fire Weather Watchbeginning Wed 11:00 am, expires Wed 8:00 pm
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA, THE WASHINGTON DC METRO, AND THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE...
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* 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...Less than 10 percent for 10 hour fuels.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.