[Weather] [2023.05.16 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Brush Fire Risk Today and Wednesday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning,

Warm temperatures, gusty southwest winds and very dry conditions will set
the stage for fire weather concerns today with the risk for brush fire
development.

The Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday for expected conditions today has
now been replaced with a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect for most of
Southern New England until 800 PM today. It is meant to bring awareness to
the potential for brush fire development, issued in coordination with state
forestry officials. Conditions favoring brush fire development will tend to
be the most critical between late this morning to sundown.

While temperatures on Wednesday will be much cooler than today, we expect
even drier conditions to develop with full sunshine and gusty north winds.
For that reason, and in coordination with state forestry officials, the
Fire Weather Watch issued yesterday remains in effect for portions of
Southern New England on Wednesday.

Another update will be sent Wednesday morning to address the brush fire
situation/Fire Weather Watch status for Wednesday, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

Thank You!

Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto and Kristie Smith

If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to
contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>,
or at the following:

National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
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Norton, MA 02766
508.622.3280
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