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April 24, 2008

Weather update: Fire warning on for northern R.I.

A "red flag" is up and running now, as the National Weather Service warns that today's dry and windy conditions are ripe for possible fires.

The warning, which took effect at 10 a.m., is on until 6 p.m. tonight.

The warning area covers northern Rhode Island, northern Connecticut, most of Massachusetts and south and central New Hampshire.

It could also be a record breaker when it comes to the temperature today.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a high temperature near 78 degrees. The record is 77 degrees, set in 2001. Aside from that, more of the same ... sunny, clear skies and breezy north winds up to 17 mph.

More clear skies tonight, with a low temperature in the mid 40s and a north wind that could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tomorrow is looking cooler, with a high temperature near 68 degrees and mild northeast winds.

Check projo.com's weather page for any changes in the forecast.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 12:11 PM | Permalink

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