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 25 to 40 percent range
away from the Cape and islands. In addition, southwesterly wind
gusts between 25 and 30 mph develop by this afternoon. 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:
Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Northwest Middlesex County
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: