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Here's when to expect brush fire-quenching rain in the Boston area
We’re tracking rain in the Greater Boston area this week! Southern New England has been plagued with weeks of dry conditions leading to frequent brush fires.
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Windy Saturday as Red Flag Warning continues in New England
As we move through this Saturday, expect high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s under a mix of sun and clouds.
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Fire danger continues. When will we see some rain?
It was a cold start to this Friday, but as we move through the weekend, milder temperatures move in. But for Friday, expect high temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds, another day in a row with no rain in the forecast, which is not good news. Severe drought has expanded across...
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Frigid temps in the forecast, brush fire danger continues
Brace yourself! We’re tracking another cold start Thursday, but some warmer weather is on the way soon. We’re starting the day with temperatures in the 20s and 30s in Greater Boston. It’s sweater weather indeed! As we move through the afternoon, high temperatures will rise into the mid 40s under mostly sunny skies. The day will be breezy at times,...
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Amid brush New England fire danger, no major relief in the forecast
It’s another dry, windy day here in Greater Boston, and there’s no rain relief, at least for right now. There’s a little hope for some rain later this week. But for Tuesday, a Red Flag Warning continues for southern New England, including Massachusetts, until 9 p.m. Winds could gust to 35-40 mph at times from the northwest. Brush fires could spread...
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Did the rain help New England's fire danger level?
It was great seeing some rain across portions of Greater Boston Sunday night into Monday morning. However, the amount of rain was just not enough to quell our brush fire concerns. So continue to practice fire safety this Veterans Day. An elevated fire threat remains across the Bay State, meaning brush fires are possible and could get out of hand....
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Dry fall conditions continue in southern New England
Winds will gust from the northwest up to 30-35 mph, which could cause brush fires to spread quickly. Please practice fire safety through the day and avoid outdoor burning.
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Boston, Worcester set record high temps, fueling brush fire concerns
The calendar says it’s Nov. 6, but it doesn’t feel like fall at all! In fact, we’re tracking record-breaking heat on Wednesday before a big cooldown pushes in for the weekend. As of this writing, Boston has shattered its record high temperature! At noon Wednesday, we saw a high temperature at Logan Airport of 78 degrees, eclipsing the previous record high of...
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Sunny and dry conditions continue on Sunday
We’ll see plenty of sunshine today, and with the continued lack of rain, breezy winds, and dry ground fuels, an Elevated Fire Threat is in effect for the Bay State.
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Boston ties record high Monday with blast of summery air
Summer is back — well, at least for Monday. We’re tracking near-record high temperatures in the Greater Boston area, but don’t get used to it. Big changes are coming this week! Boston tied its record high at 82 degrees – first set in 1920 – by Monday afternoon. For Worcester, the current record is 80 degrees set back in 1920...
