Fire Weather
Fires generally occur during
the following conditions: dry (unsaturated) soil, hot temperatures,
and low relative humidity. Red flag warnings are often issued
during the summer and early fall months in Maryland, as dry
conditions are most common during this time. Below are links
to the Storm Prediction Center's (SPC) Fire Weather Forecast,
Forecast Tools, and the United States Wildland Fire Assessment
System.
Storm
Prediction Center Fire Weather Forecast
Storm Prediction Center Fire Weather Forecast Tools
United
States Wildland Fire Assessment System
Office
(301) 405-7223
Fax (301) 314-9482
Maryland State Climatologist Office