Station Name: BIG HUNTING CREEK NEAR THURMONT, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 978 feet

Nearest Address:
14038 Catoctin Hollow Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
Frederick County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6300833, -77.45527778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 8:55 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:00 PM

The combination of drying fine fuels and leaf litter, low relative humidity of around 35 percent and a southerly wind gusting between 20 and 25 mph during the late morning and afternoon hours, will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across the southern half of Pennsylvania today. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http://dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 5:43 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:00 AM

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent relative humidities around 30 to 39 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Monday. 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. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. 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 West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov