Weekend Weather Outlook: Sunny Skies and Elevated Fire Risk
As weekend plans approach, the weather outlook for Saturday promises mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching the low 50s. However, regions including the Northeast Kingdom and Grafton County in New Hampshire may experience persistent cloud cover. Due to recent dry conditions, low humidity, and a brisk northern breeze, the risk of brush fires remains significantly elevated throughout much of the area. A Red Flag Warning is currently in effect for southern Vermont, indicating an increased potential for fire activity.
Saturday night will bring mostly clear skies with chilly lows in the 20s to around 30 degrees. Sunday is expected to commence with ample sunshine, shifting to more cloud cover in the afternoon, while maintaining mild temperatures in the low 50s. The workweek will begin on Monday with a mostly cloudy day and a possibility of scattered, light showers.
Looking ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday are projected to be mostly dry yet cloudy, with highs in the upper 40s. A potential for more significant rainfall is on the horizon late next week, which would be beneficial in mitigating ongoing drought conditions and the associated fire risks.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware and keep updated with alerts through the myNBC5 app. For the most accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts for Vermont and northern New York, viewers can stream NBC5 News and follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media platforms, including Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Stay informed and prepared as you navigate through varying weather conditions this weekend.
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