Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
Despite relatively light winds Wednesday 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: