* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE. District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, and Prince Georges Counties. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and Eastern Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. * WHEN. From noon today to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE. Portions of north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* 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.

* 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.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE. Portions of north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations. 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

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Red Flag Warning for the threat of rapid fire spread, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING. From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * WINDS. Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across northern Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph across the Washington DC metro, southern Maryland, and the central Virginia piedmont. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as around 20 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * FUEL MOISTURE. 10-hour fuel moisture around 7 or 8 percent.

* WHAT. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE. Portions of north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN. From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* TIMING. From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE. Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* TIMING. From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The strongest winds will be across the ridges and northern Virginia and central Maryland. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 15 to 25 percent possible. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong wind winds and low humidities, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * TIMING. From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WINDS. Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * FUEL MOISTURE.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

* WHAT. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.