The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA. In Massachusetts, Western Franklin, Eastern Franklin, Northern Worcester, Central Middlesex, 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, 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 spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence, Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport and Block Island. * TIMING. From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday. * WINDS. West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY. As low as 44 percent. * TEMPERATURES. Up to 77. * IMPACTS. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.