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Red Flag Warning 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 23, 20094 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this red flag warning at Mar 23, 2009, 4:23 AM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 23, 2009, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2009, 4:23 AM EDT (08:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2009, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2009, 11:00 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 31 counties

Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Cecil County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 219 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2009-03-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2009-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2649 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWUS81 KPHI 230823
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
423 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

PAZ054-055-060>062-067>071-240000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0001.090323T1500Z-090324T0000Z/
CARBON-MONROE-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
423 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. 

A LARGE AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE PUSHING DOWN FROM THE NORTH WILL BRING
VERY DRY AIR AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE REGION TODAY. THESE CONDITIONS
WILL BRING AN INCREASING THREAT FOR RAPIDLY SPREADING WILDFIRES
LATER THIS MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND INTO THE EARLY EVENING.

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 VERY DRY FUELS WILL CREATE
EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

&&

$$

RPW
4 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS81 KPHI 231430
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1030 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...VERY DRY CONDITIONS THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

.A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN CANADA WILL
CONTINUE TO PUSH VERY DRY AIR INTO THE REGION INTO EARLY THIS
EVENING.

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-240000-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FW.W.0001.090323T1500Z-090324T0000Z/
SUSSEX-WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-
WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
1030 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS. THE
COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT, AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PROMOTE RAPID
FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-240000-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FW.W.0001.090323T1500Z-090324T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-
1030 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS. THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY
CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT,
AND WINDS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

PAZ054-055-060>062-067>071-240000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.090323T1500Z-090324T0000Z/
CARBON-MONROE-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
1030 AM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS. THE
COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT, AND GUSTY WINDS WILL PROMOTE RAPID
FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

GORSE
000 
WWUS81 KPHI 231948
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
348 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...VERY DRY CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

.A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN CANADA HAS
BROUGHT A VERY DRY AIR MASS TO OUR REGION.

PAZ054-055-060>062-067>071-240000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0000Z/
CARBON-MONROE-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
348 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH
WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS, THEN DIMINISH SOME.
THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT, AND GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE
TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY, HOWEVER AT THIS TIME
THE WIND IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-240000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0000Z/
SUSSEX-WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-
WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
348 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH
WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS, THEN DIMINISH SOME.
THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT, AND GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE
TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY, HOWEVER AT THIS TIME
THE WIND IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-240000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-
348 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH
WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING HOURS, THEN DIMINISH SOME.
THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS, MINIMUM RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT, AND GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE
TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION OCCURS THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY, HOWEVER AT THIS TIME
THE WIND IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH.

&&

$$

GORSE
000 
WWUS81 KPHI 232357
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
757 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...VERY DRY CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THIS EVENING...

.A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN CANADA HAS
BROUGHT A VERY DRY AIR MASS TO OUR REGION.

PAZ054-055-060>062-067>071-240300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
CARBON-MONROE-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
757 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 TO 25 MPH
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING, THEN DIMINISH SOMEWHAT BY
MIDNIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS...LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF 20 TO 30 PERCENT...AND SOMEWHAT GUSTY
WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION
OCCURS THIS EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS... LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY... AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE
GROWTH.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-240300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
SUSSEX-WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-
WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
757 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 TO 25 MPH
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING, THEN DIMINISH SOMEWHAT BY
MIDNIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS...LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF 20 TO 30 PERCENT...AND SOMEWHAT GUSTY
WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION
OCCURS THIS EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS... LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY... AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE
GROWTH.

&&

$$

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-240300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-
757 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

NORTHWESTERLY WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WITH SOME GUSTS UP TO 20 TO
25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING, THEN DIMINISH SOMEWHAT
BY MIDNIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS...LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF 20 TO 30 PERCENT...AND SOMEWHAT GUSTY
WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PROMOTE RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF IGNITION
OCCURS THIS EVENING.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS... LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY... AND DRY FUELS WILL PROMOTE RAPID FIRE
GROWTH.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS81 KPHI 240302
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1102 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...VERY DRY CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE...

.A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN CANADA HAS
BROUGHT A VERY DRY AIR MASS TO OUR REGION.

PAZ054-055-060>062-067>071-240415-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
CARBON-MONROE-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
1102 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

THE BLUSTERY NORTHWEST WINDS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS
HAVE DIMINISHED THIS EVENING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE RISING AS
TEMPERATURES FALL. THEREFORE THE THREAT OF RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF
IGNITION OCCURS HAS DIMINISHED.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-240415-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
SUSSEX-WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-
WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
1102 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

THE BLUSTERY NORTHWEST WINDS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS
HAVE DIMINISHED THIS EVENING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE RISING AS
TEMPERATURES FALL. THEREFORE THE THREAT OF RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF
IGNITION OCCURS HAS DIMINISHED.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

$$

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-240415-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090324T0300Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-
QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-
1102 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRED AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

THE BLUSTERY NORTHWEST WINDS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS
HAVE DIMINISHED THIS EVENING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE RISING AS
TEMPERATURES FALL. THEREFORE THE THREAT OF RAPID FIRE GROWTH IF
IGNITION OCCURS HAS DIMINISHED.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER VERY DRY DAY ON TUESDAY. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME,
THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN MONDAY.

$$

RPW

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in New Jersey, 2009Red Flag Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2009Red Flag Warnings in Maryland, 2009Every red flag warning in 2009

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.