Note: The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the upgrade is below.
A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from 8 am to 6 pm Sunday, November 16, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, 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: Hampshire, Jefferson, Hardy, eastern Grant, eastern Pendleton.
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND…EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA…
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.