Massachusetts – Wind is already whipping across Boston Harbor this afternoon, and the dry air biting at your skin is a warning sign of a fast-moving fire risk unfolding right now.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, northwest wind gusts are reaching up to 30 mph while humidity drops as low as 20 to 30 percent. With little recent rainfall, these conditions are primed for rapid fire spread across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island .
Across Boston, including I-93, Storrow Drive, and the Mass Pike, drivers may notice sudden gusts, especially near open stretches and bridges. More importantly, dry grass, dry edges, and construction zones can ignite quickly if exposed to sparks.
Even routine activities carry risk today. Discarded cigarettes, yard equipment, or unsecured trailer chains can trigger fires that spread faster than expected under gusty winds.
Temperatures reach near 60°F this afternoon with bright sunshine, but the wind keeps conditions feeling cooler and much drier. Plan ahead and avoid any outdoor burning. If you see smoke, report it immediately.
Conditions begin to shift Sunday as clouds increase and temperatures cool into the 50s. By Monday, scattered showers return with a 30 percent chance, offering some relief to dry ground conditions.
Warmer air builds again by Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s. That means a continued pattern of drying between rain chances.
Five Day Outlook for Boston, MA
Today: High 60°F, sunny and windy
Sunday: High 50°F, increasing clouds
Monday: High 69°F, chance of showers
Tuesday: High 76°F, partly sunny
Wednesday: High 77°F, partly sunny
