Friday, November 1, 2024

RED FLAG WARNING for fires issued for Charlestown and our region NOW until 7 PM


 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY FOR

RHODE ISLAND...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Red
Flag Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence,
  Southeast Providence, Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol,
  Washington, Newport and Block Island.

* TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 44 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 77.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, .or will shortly. Any fires that start
may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish.