Maryland under a red flag warning Friday. What does that mean?

by Junna Base November 8, 2024

CBS News Baltimore

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BALTIMORE – An increased fire danger warning is in effect in Maryland until 6 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

What is a Red Flag Warning?

A red flag warning means current weather conditions are expected to result in an increased risk of fire.

These conditions include warm temperatures, very low humidity and strong winds.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of high winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT
TODAY LUNCH – 6 PM pic.twitter.com/Kn3eyuYGi9

— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 8, 2024

Which areas are affected?

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of high winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT
TODAY LUNCH – 6 PM pic.twitter.com/Kn3eyuYGi9

— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 8, 2024

The red flag warning is issued for Frederick, Caroll, Baltimore, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Allegany, Montgomery, Howard, Harford, Warren and Clarke counties in Maryland.

Washington, DC, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Virginia and Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson and Mineral counties in West Virginia.

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