Red Flag Warning Issued for High Fire Potential

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for North Reading and most of Massachusetts, with gusty winds and dry conditions leading to an increased risk of brush fires.

The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, according to the weather service. Dry northwest winds gusting between 20-30 mph and low humidity will result in an elevated fire risk in areas without snow cover, the weather service said in a statement Monday morning.

The weather service advises using precaution around potential fuel sources that could ignite fires.

Monday will feature mostly sunny skies with a high around 45 degrees. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 46, although it will not be quite as windy as Monday, according to the forecast.

The next chance of rain is Wednesday night and then again this weekend, according to the weather service.