Active Alerts Swanson Corners, MA

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a RedFlag Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.* AFFECTED AREA...In Massachusetts, Western Franklin, EasternFranklin, Northern Worcester, Central Middlesex, WesternEssex, Eastern Essex, Western Hampshire, Western Hampden,Eastern Hampshire, Eastern Hampden, Southern Worcester,Western Norfolk, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, EasternNorfolk, Northern Bristol, Western Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth,Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes,Nantucket and Northern Middlesex.* TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 41 percent.* TEMPERATURES...Up to 80.* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spreadquickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, .or will shortly. Any fires that startmay spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish.