Note: The Red Flag Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect to 6 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke, eastern Highland, northern/central Blue Ridge.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Hardy, eastern Grant, eastern Mineral, eastern Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND THE EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE..
TIMING…Until 6 PM EST this evening.
WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
FUEL MOISTURE…7 to 9 percent
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
http://www.weather.gov/lwx/fire