2 products issued by NWS for: Pittsfield MA
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 406 PM EST Tue Nov 5 2024 MAZ001-025-060900- /O.NEW.KALY.FW.W.0004.241106T1300Z-241106T2300Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, and South Egremont 406 PM EST Tue Nov 5 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... * Affected Area...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. * Timing...From 8 AM to 6 PM Wednesday. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 60 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 71. * Lightning...None * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 750 PM EST Mon Nov 4 2024 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-060000- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire- 750 PM EST Mon Nov 4 2024 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS CONTINUE FOR BERKSHIRE AND LITCHFIELD COUNTY... The prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a very dry ground will continue to result in elevated fire weather concerns on Tuesday. While minimum relative humidity values range between 50 and 65 percent, the combination of gusty winds and dry conditions are the primary fire weather concerns for Tuesday. Wind gusts during the late afternoon hours are forecasted to be between 15 and 25 mph. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources. Outdoor burning is not recommended. $$