Fire Weather Risk Grows In Mid-Atlantic And Ohio Valley
Fire Weather Risk Grows In Mid-Atlantic And Ohio Valley
US · Published Nov 16, 2025
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected in the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley due to post-frontal winds and low humidity.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged as dry fuels and breezy conditions increase the risk of rapid fire spread.
Residents should stay alert for local advisories and burning restrictions until moisture increases later in the week.
Fire weather increasing in Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley
Fire weather conditions are increasing across the southern Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley today and are expected to continue into early this week. Post-frontal winds, combined with low humidity, will create conditions ripe for rapid fire spread in areas already experiencing drought. The presence of even a light breeze could quickly transform small ignition sources into fast-moving fires, posing a significant risk to communities and natural landscapes.
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