An Elevated Fire Danger is in effect to 7 pm Monday, April 13, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: southern Baltimore, Baltimore City, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Clarke, Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Fauquier, eastern Highland, Loudoun, northern/central Blue Ridge, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
WEST VIRGINIA: eastern Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA, AS WELL AS SOUTH CENTRAL MARYLAND TODAY MONDAY APRIL 13TH…
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 35 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires this afternoon.
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