The prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a very dry ground will continue to result in elevated fire weather concerns today. Southwest winds are expected to be stronger, with sustained winds around 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph. Minimum afternoon relative humidity values are expected to range between 55 to 65 percent. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE. In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN. From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE. Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN. From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE. Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN. From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Prolonged dry weather and a dry ground will once again lead to an elevated fire weather concern on Tuesday. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

The prolonged period of dry weather coupled with a very dry ground will continue to result in elevated fire weather concerns Tuesday. Southwest winds are expected to be stronger, with sustained winds around 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph. Minimum afternoon relative humidity values are expected to range between 55 to 65 percent. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources. Outdoor burning is not recommended.