The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 to 9 percent, relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent (except 30 to 35 percent for much of Maryland), and wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph (locally up to 40 mph for northern/higher elevation areas) will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries, despite high temperatures only reaching into the lower 50s. The most favorable overlap of dry fuel moisture, lowest relative humidity, and highest wind gusts is expected over eastern West Virginia into northern Virginia. To the south, winds will be lighter, but humidity will be lower. To the north and west, winds will be higher, but humidity will also be relatively higher. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 7 or 8 percent, relative humidities around 15 to 30 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. This follows a night of poor relative humidity recoveries over the higher terrain, in spite of high temperatures only in the low 50s. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

* WHAT. Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. * WHEN. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.