Special Weather Statement issued October 29 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
When: Oct 29, 2026, 2:47 PM – Oct 30, 2026, 6:15 PM
Where: Hartford; Tolland; Windham; 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; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds up to 25 to 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values near 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread across southern New England. The lowest relative humidity and strongest wind gusts are expected during the late morning to mid afternoon hours on Friday. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts.
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