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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
950 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

VAZ036>040-050-051-056-507-508-232100-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Spotsylvania-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville,
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange, Gordonsville,
Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Big Meadows, and Wintergreen
950 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA TODAY...

The combination of dry fuels, relative humidities around 25 to 30
percent, and north to northwest wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph
will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires
today.

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. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter are the
most at risk to ignite and spread rapidly.

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 Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1129 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-241530-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
1129 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is an elevated threat for portions of the Virginia foothills
and piedmont today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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