ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
340 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026
Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-
Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Halfway, Frostburg, La Vale,
Reynolds, Westernport, Cumberland, Ellerslie, Brady, Rawlings,
McCoole, Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville, Kitzmiller,
Christian, Churchville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Spottswood,
Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Linville, Clary, Strasburg,
Alonzaville, Woodstock, Hawkinstown, Mount Clifton,
Mount Jackson, Albin, Cedar Grove, Gainesboro, Winchester,
Compton, Fairview, Hamburg, Kimball, Luray, Rileyville, Ingham,
Arco, Bentonville, Buckton, Cedarville, Front Royal, Glen Echo,
Howellsville, Berryville, Stringtown, Greenfield,
Charlottesville, Overton, Shady Grove, Fordsville, Five Forks,
Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, Castleton, Flint Hill,
Hackleys Crossroads, Rock Mills, Washington, Burr Hill, Everona,
Lahore, Madison Run, Nasons, Orange, Unionville, Cardova,
Catalpa, Culpeper, Reva, Stevensburg, Winston, Rapidan, Burke,
Fairfax Station, Reston, Annandale, Chantilly, Langley, McLean,
Arkendale, Garrisonville, Shiloh, Widewater, Brookfield,
Falmouth, Glendie, Fredericksburg, Rollins Fork, Dahlgren,
Airlie, Bethel, Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Mill Gap,
New Hampden, Clover Creek, Liberty, McDowell, Monterey, Mustoe,
Possum Trot, Sirons Mill, Lucketts, Gleedsville, Leesburg,
Dulles International Airport, Oak Grove, Sterling Park,
Countryside, Chester Gap, Skyland, Montebello, Haymarket,
Woolsey, Dale City, Independent Hill, Aden, Manassas, Lake Ridge,
Woodbridge, Montclair, Purgitsville, Frenchburg, Romney,
Three Churches, Wapocomo, Points, Springfield, Hancock,
Berkeley Spgs, Smith Crossroads, Magnolia, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Ranson, Shenandoah Junction, Bloomery, Charles Town, Middleway,
Bakerton, Millville, Brake, Bean Settlement, Fisher, McNeill,
Moorefield, Beechwood, Wilsonia, Bayard, Cabins, Kline Gap,
Landes, Masonville, Petersburg, Seymourville, Welton, Piedmont,
Sulphur City, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville,
Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
340 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026
…ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR WESTERN MARYLAND…EASTERN WEST
VIRGINIA…NORTHERN…CENTRAL AND WESTERN VIRGINIA TODAY…
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures of 8 to 10 percent,
relative humidity around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 30 to 35
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…
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
324 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026
Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista,
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville, Danville,
Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
324 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026
…INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTH
CENTRAL VIRGINIA…
The combination of lower relative humidity values in the 20-30
percent range, dry fuels, and SW winds gusting to 20-30 mph will
result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires
Tuesday across western and south central Virginia.
Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be
sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.
