UPDATE 5-16-23 8:19AM: Now a more serious RED FLAG WARNING for both Tuesday and Wednesday – “A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, .or will shortly. Any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish.”
Gardner Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy stated, ” Citizens should avoid any type of outside burning, including recreational and camp fires until conditions improve.”
Fire Weather Watch in Effect in Greater Gardner MA on Tuesday May 16th and Wednesday May 17th
| Why the Fire Weather Watch? |
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| WINDS…Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. |
| RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent. |
| TEMPERATURES…In the mid 60s. |
| TIMING…Tuesday and Wednesday, with the most critical conditions between late morning to sundown each day. |
| IMPACTS…Very dry conditions and gusty winds will result in potentially critical fire weather conditions. Listen for potential Red Flag Warnings. More from National Weather Service, CLICK HERE. Even if you have a Burn Permit, you must check with your local Fire Department prior to burning on any given day. |