There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delware and
the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Minimum relative humidity values
will be in the 30-40% range. This will be accompanied by east-
southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. These
conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could
support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could
quickly become difficult to control. Relative humidities will
begin to increase late in the afternoon as winds will decrease
toward sunset.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.