There is an increased risk for fire spread today for the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Although minimum relative humidity values will be between 40 and 50 percent, conditions remain dry, and northwest winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Burn restrictions and burn bans are in effect for some areas. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions for your local area.

There is an increased risk for fire spread today for Delaware. Although minimum relative humidity values will be between 35 and 45 percent, conditions remain dry, and northwest winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Burn restrictions and burn bans are in effect for some areas. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions for your local area.

* WHAT. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Kent. * WHEN. Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS. At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

* WHAT. Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN. From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, 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, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN. Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

There is an increased risk for fire spread on Saturday for Delaware. Although minimum relative humidity values will be between 40 and 50 percent, conditions remain dry, and northwest winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts on Saturday. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Burn restrictions and burn bans are in effect for some areas. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions for your local area.

There is an increased risk for fire spread on Saturday for the eastern shores of Maryland. Although minimum relative humidity values will be between 40 and 50 percent, conditions remain dry, and northwest winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts on Saturday. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Burn restrictions and burn bans are in effect for some areas. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions for your local area.

* AFFECTED AREA. Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Lancaster Counties. * TIMING. From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * WINDS. Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 25 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS. Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns may get out of control.