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Updated Oct. 29, 9:16 p.m.

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1 active National Weather Service alert for Bristol and Plymouth counties, in the agency's own words. Read Oct. 29, 9:16 p.m..

Special Weather Statement

From NWS Boston/Norton MA. Issued Oct. 29, 2:47 p.m.. Expires Oct. 30, 6:15 p.m..

ELEVATED RISK OF FIRE SPREAD 11 AM TO 6 PM FRIDAY

The combination of dry fuels, gusty northwest winds up to 25 to 35 mph, and minimum relative humidity values near 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread across southern New England. The lowest relative humidity and strongest wind gusts are expected during the late morning to mid afternoon hours on Friday.

Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts.

Areas covered (32)

Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island

Forecasts

New Bedford

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct. 29, 2:28 p.m.. At weather.gov

Tonight
Low 53°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
High 68°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Low 42°
Clear
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
High 55°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 3 to 12 mph.
Saturday Night
Low 34°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
Sunday
High 58°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 2 to 6 mph.

Later in the week (8 more)

Sunday Night
Low 42°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
High 64°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.
Monday Night
Low 48°
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
High 64°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Low 48°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
High 62°
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Low 50°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
High 66°
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 5pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Fall River

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct. 29, 2:28 p.m.. At weather.gov

Tonight
Low 54°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
High 68°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Low 42°
Clear
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday
High 56°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 3 to 12 mph.
Saturday Night
Low 35°
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
Sunday
High 59°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 5 mph.

Later in the week (8 more)

Sunday Night
Low 46°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
High 65°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Low 51°
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
High 65°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Low 52°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
High 64°
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Low 53°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
High 66°
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 5pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph.

Taunton

National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct. 29, 2:28 p.m.. At weather.gov

Tonight
Low 51°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
High 67°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Low 40°
Clear
Clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
High 56°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Low 29°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 1 mph.
Sunday
High 59°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 1 to 5 mph.

Later in the week (8 more)

Sunday Night
Low 37°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Monday
High 66°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Low 44°
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
High 65°
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Low 45°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
High 64°
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Low 47°
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
High 67°
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 5pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

High and low tides

High and low tide predictions by station
Station	Today, Oct. 29	Tomorrow, Oct. 30
New Bedford HarborNew Bedford and Fairhaven	Low 3:42 a.m., -0.1 ft High 10:58 a.m., 4.6 ft Low 5:02 p.m., 0.2 ft High 11:30 p.m., 3.8 ft	Low 4:31 a.m., 0.0 ft High 11:54 a.m., 4.4 ft Low 6:04 p.m., 0.4 ft
Fall RiverFall River and Somerset	Low 3:48 a.m., -0.3 ft High 11:04 a.m., 5.4 ft Low 4:38 p.m., 0.1 ft High 11:37 p.m., 4.6 ft	Low 4:37 a.m., -0.1 ft High 12:01 p.m., 5.1 ft Low 5:27 p.m., 0.4 ft
Westport HarborWestport	Low 4:04 a.m., -0.2 ft High 10:49 a.m., 3.8 ft Low 5:09 p.m., 0.1 ft High 11:22 p.m., 3.1 ft	Low 4:54 a.m., -0.1 ft High 11:47 a.m., 3.6 ft Low 6:06 p.m., 0.3 ft
Mattapoisett HarborMattapoisett	Low 3:51 a.m., -0.3 ft High 10:51 a.m., 4.9 ft Low 4:56 p.m., 0.1 ft High 11:24 p.m., 4.0 ft	Low 4:41 a.m., -0.1 ft High 11:49 a.m., 4.6 ft Low 5:53 p.m., 0.3 ft
Sippican HarborMarion	Low 3:43 a.m., -0.3 ft High 10:50 a.m., 5.1 ft Low 4:48 p.m., 0.1 ft High 11:23 p.m., 4.1 ft	Low 4:33 a.m., -0.1 ft High 11:48 a.m., 4.8 ft Low 5:45 p.m., 0.4 ft
Onset BayWareham	Low 4:56 a.m., -0.3 ft High 11:21 a.m., 4.6 ft Low 6:01 p.m., 0.1 ft High 11:54 p.m., 3.8 ft	Low 5:46 a.m., -0.1 ft High 12:19 p.m., 4.4 ft Low 6:58 p.m., 0.3 ft
CuttyhunkGosnold	Low 4:46 a.m., -0.2 ft High noon, 4.3 ft Low 5:51 p.m., 0.1 ft	High 12:33 a.m., 3.6 ft Low 5:36 a.m., -0.1 ft High 12:58 p.m., 4.1 ft Low 6:48 p.m., 0.3 ft

Predictions from NOAA Tides and Currents, heights in feet above mean lower low water, local time. Read Oct. 29, 9:16 p.m..

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