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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:04 PM Oct. 31, 2024 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR RHODE ISLAND... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence, Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport and Block Island. * TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 44 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 77. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, .or will shortly. Any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:50 PM Oct. 30, 2024 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND AGAIN ON THURSDAY... The prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a very dry ground will continue to result in elevated fire weather concerns Thursday. Near record highs are expected with highs in the upper 70s to the lower 80s away from the immediate south coast. Minimum afternoon relative humidity values are expected to range between 40 to 50 percent with southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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