Drought Conditions and Fire Risk:
New England’s moderate to severe drought conditions are expected to expand with dry weather and ongoing gusty winds. Fire risk remains critical in southern New England today with low relative humidity and a gusty wind in place. Fire weather concerns will persist through the end of the week, especially in eastern coastal areas.
Storm and Temperature Outlook:
High pressure maintains dry conditions across the region, but a storm backing up towards New England could bring a few showers Friday, particularly in eastern New England and Maine. Northern Maine may even see a mix of rain and wet snowflakes at higher elevations. This system could linger into Saturday with some clouds, but no significant rain is anticipated. That does bode well for all weekend activities and outdoor plans you may have. Temperatures will be cooler through Friday, with highs mostly in the 40s and nighttime lows dropping into the 20s, especially inland. By the weekend, a slight warm-up will bring highs in the 50s on Saturday and even low 60s on Sunday, with filtered sunshine as high clouds increase.
Tropical Update:
A developing system in the Caribbean, likely to become a Tropical Depression in the next 48 hours, is moving west toward the Yucatan Peninsula. Current model projections show it entering the Gulf of Mexico by the beginning/middle of next week, intensifying over warm waters, and possibly tracking toward Florida. Residents and snowbirds should keep an eye on this storm as forecasts evolve.
Game Day Forecast:
Sunday’s Patriots game in Foxborough should have great weather, with temperatures reaching around 60°F at kickoff and lower 50s by game end. Tailgaters can expect a mild breeze, but wind shouldn’t impact the game.
