Alexandria and nearby areas are under a fire weather watch, signaling conditions that could lead to quick-spreading fires.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington issued the watch Tuesday for Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Expect strong northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. This will be paired with low relative humidity between 15 and 30 percent. Adding to the risk, fuel moisture levels are likely to drop below 10 percent.
The watch covers a broad area, including Northern Virginia, Central Maryland, Eastern West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Local fire departments might put extra precautions or limits on outdoor burning during this time.
246 PM EDT Tue Mar 25 2025
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA, CENTRAL MARYLAND, EASTERN
WEST VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON DC…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.
