Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 4:03AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 1:03am
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Despite relatively light winds today averaging 5 to 10 mph, it
will become quite dry with afternoon relative humidities dropping
to 15 to 25 percent away from the south coast. When combined with
the lack of recent significant rainfall and exposed fine fuels and
leaf litter, elevated fire weather potential will exist on
Wednesday.
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