Weekend Insights: Friday’s Wind Quiets, Replaced By Overnight Freeze

Explosive fire growth conditions in Southern New England Friday stem from the combination of a gusty wind and increasingly dry air, says Matt Noyes.  The wind is expected to gradually quiet Friday night into Saturday, though cool and dry air will continue and this will lead to a widespread freeze for many of us Saturday night.  The next chance of showers Monday and Monday night is fairly limited before another push of mild air at the middle of next week.  Matt looks beyond that in the 14-day forecast.

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Friday Wind and Red Flag Warnings
Friday’s weather brings heightened fire danger as a cold front drives gusty winds across the region. Red flag warnings are in place in Southern New England, where wind gusts of up to 40 mph and dry air will elevate the risk of fire spread. As the front moves through, winds will shift west to northwest, gradually easing overnight.

Weekend Forecast: Crisp Fall Weather Returns

• Saturday: Cooler air settles in with highs in the 40s north and 50s south. Expect a noticeable breeze early, tapering off by afternoon.
• Saturday Night: Clear skies and diminishing winds set the stage for a chilly night, with lows dipping into the 20s across much of New England, even into parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
• Sunday: High altitude clouds could filter the sun, but most of the region will stay dry. Highs again in the 40s north and 50s elsewhere, with a lighter breeze.

Looking Ahead: A Brief Warm-Up Next Week
Starting Monday, Northern New England may see a few scattered showers, and Southern New England could find a few by evening into night, though it’s not expected to amount to much rain at all. By Tuesday and Wednesday, the pattern shifts yet again, bringing unseasonably warm weather back to New England, with highs climbing to 75°F or higher by Wednesday. A midweek cold front will drop temperatures again but lacks significant precipitation, extending the region’s dry spell.

14-Day Outlook: Light Showers and Temperature Shifts
This coming week holds mainly dry conditions, with a slight increase in shower potential by the following week. Rain chances remain low even in that second week, though, around 20-40%, underscoring continued drought concerns. Seasonal, cooler air will gradually take hold through mid-November, giving New England a classic autumn feel.

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