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WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST

Weather Alert: Windy, Cool Today; Hurricane Fiona Bringing Large Waves to the Coast

Fall air swept into southern New England behind yesterday’s cold front, bringing us the coolest air since mid/late May for today and tonight. Highs will remain well below normal and gusty northwest winds will add to the chilly late fall feel. Temperatures this afternoon will struggle to hit 60 in many areas. That’s more than 10 degrees below normal for September 23. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » We’re also tracking large waves and dangerous rip currents from distant Hurricane Fiona. Even though the storm stays well off-shore of New England, swells from the storm will bring 5-11 foot waves to the coast today. Even on the bay, a “Small Craft Advisory” has been issued. Remember to stay out of the water and off of rocks and jetties. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » If you’re planning on being outside tonight, you’ll need a warm coat, with temperatures quickly cooling through the 50s this evening. Winds stay brisk and skies stay dry. Late tonight, lows cool to the low 40s. THIS WEEKEND: Cold start Saturday, Showers Late Sunday, Sunday Night Saturday morning will be clear, windy and very cold. It stays sunny in the afternoon, with temperatures climbing back to the upper 60s to near 70 by afternoon. Winds will gradually diminish in the afternoon with rough surf and rip currents still likely at the coast. Sunday starts with some sunshine, but clouds will increase with a chance of showers by late afternoon and evening. Highs will be near normal, in the low 70s. Pinpoint Weather 12 LinksDetailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Pinpoint …