Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 5:43AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
A dry but breezy day is forecast today, with relative humidities
this afternoon expected to drop into the 30 to 40 percent range
and southwesterly wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph. When combined
with the lack of recent significant rainfall, elevated fire
weather potential will exist today.
Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources such
as matches and cigarettes.
Area Description:
Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov