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Jefferson County HSEM
Wednesday April 11th, 2018 :: 01:41 p.m. EDT

Advisory

New event. Fire Weather Watch from 4/12/2018 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM EDT for 25430, Jefferson County.

134 PM EDT Wed Apr 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MUCH OF EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, NORTHERN
AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLAND THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Fire Weather Watch for the potential of rapid fire spread, which 
is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

* FUEL MOISTURE...8 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds, low relative humidity and low fuel
moistures may combine to create an environment conducive to the
rapid spread of wildfires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag 
Warnings if confidence increases, as well as any state issued 
burning restrictions.
 

Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290

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