Thursday, May 2, 2013
The dry weather and expected winds on Thursday afternoon raise the fire threat in Bristol and Warren and throughout RI.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning of an increased risk of brush fires because of the extended dry weather conditions all across New England. Rainfall was well below normal in April. The NWS said the dry weather has created “unsafe burning conditions” with dead grass, leaves and brush at greater risk to catch fire. In addition to the dry conditions, winds may reach 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon, which could cause brush fires to spread. The NWS warned that most wildfires start as open burning by homeowners.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The warning is in effect from noon to 8pm on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
According to the National Weather Service, Bristol and Warren are under a "Red Flag" warning for today. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect today from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Bristol and Warren as well as the rest of Massachusetts except Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, all of mainland Rhode Island, northern Connecticut and southern New Hampshire. "A mild and generally dry air mass continues to promote favorable conditions for fire spread," the NWS' website states. The daytime weather is expected to be sunny with a high near 80 and a west wind traveling from 8 mph to 13 mph, according to the NWS. At night, it should be partly cloudy with a low near 41. The north wind could reach 15 mph, with gusts moving up to 25 mph.
Monday, April 9, 2012
The National Weather Service says conditions today make fires more likely.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts, noting that weather conditions today could make fires more likely to occur and to spread quickly. The warning went into effect at 10 a.m. this morning and expires at 8 p.m. It comes on the heels of at least two reported fires: a late-night blaze in Newport and an early-morning home fire in Tiverton. The National Weather Service says to expect winds at 15 to 25 mph today, with gusts up to 40 mph. The strongest winds may occur in the late afternoon. Our area will also experience relative humidity ranging from 20 to 28 percent. Temperatures will be near average, with highs in the mid-50s to lower 60s. The NWS is advising residents to…
BOB I
7:59 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
and you show a picture of a dumpster fire. this warning is about forest and brush fires. more ›