Video: The wet weather continues this afternoon

Updated: December 28, 2024, 3:22 p.m. EST

IN AN EMERGENCY, WOULD YOU ACTUALLY KNOW HOW TO USE IT? We put some parents to the test. These women fight a kitchen fire. THANKFULLY IT’S A CONTROLLED TEST CREATED JUST FOR YOU. OH MY GOD. NO. But if a fire breaks out, do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? To find out, we created a fire safety challenge for four new mothers from Jersey under the careful supervision of firefighters from the Bergen County Fire Academy. FIRST INTO THE FIRE. SUSIE FINE SAYS SHE HAS ONE IN THE KITCHEN FOR HER FAMILY OF FOUR. We will put you to the test. PUT OUT THE FIRE. At first she has a hard time pulling the pen out, but once she frees it, she is able to retract and quickly put out the fire. Next, mother of two Jen Altman has two fire extinguishers at home. PUT OUT THE FIRE. Okay, here we go. SHOOT. She also has problems with the needle and nozzle. Be careful what you point this out to. I KNOW RIGHT? MY HOUSE WILL burn and need to move closer. AS SHE FIRST AIMED AT THE TIP OF THE FLAME BUT THEN CORRECTED HERSELF AND WAS ABLE TO SWEEP THE FIRE BASE AND EXTINGUISH IT AFTER 33 SECONDS. I learned that I need to be better prepared. EXPERTS SAY YOU SHOULD STAND BACK TO PREPARE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND THEN GET IN WHEN THE FLAMES APPEAR. Next up is Judy Sica. COME IN. Says they have fire extinguishers, but admits she’s not sure how to actually use one. OH GOD. OH, there’s a lock on it. She forgets to pull the pen. I don’t know how to do it, but with some help I finally manage to put out the flames after biting a nail for 44 seconds. However, experts warn that if you can’t put out a fire within 30 seconds, you should get out. The fire doubles in size every 30 seconds. It is so important to act as quickly as possible. Dial 911. Get the fire extinguisher. Aim for the fire. Try to put out the fire and then leave. HIGH. LISA OTTEY, THE LAST MOTHER OF FOUR CHILDREN, HAS THREE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AT HOME. Put out that fire over there. BUT HOW DOES SHE PULL THE PEN WHEN SHE HAS THE ERASER? She has been fighting for almost 20 years. I can’t understand it. Before she can pull it out and put out the fire.

Video: The wet weather continues this afternoon

Updated: December 28, 2024, 3:22 p.m. EST

Changeable weather with clouds and showers is expected over the next few days. After a cool start to the weekend with light icing on some Saturdays, temperatures will become milder early next week. Areas of freezing drizzle and light freezing rain will move through central and southern New Hampshire this morning. This could cause a layer of ice to form on untreated items, resulting in a slippery ride. Temperatures are slowly rising above freezing this afternoon, with lots of clouds. Further showers are expected on Sunday, with patchy light icing possible in the morning, particularly in central and northern areas. Continued rain is expected overnight Sunday into Monday. On Monday morning it will be windy and mild, with temperatures sometimes below 50°C. While New Year’s Eve looks mostly dry, different weather approaches early on New Year’s Day with rain in the south and a mix of snow and winter further north.

Changeable weather with clouds and showers is expected over the next few days. After a cool start to the weekend with light icing on some Saturdays, temperatures will become milder early next week.

Areas of freezing drizzle and light freezing rain will move through central and southern New Hampshire this morning. This could cause a layer of ice to form on untreated items, resulting in a slippery ride. This afternoon temperatures will slowly rise above freezing and there will be lots of clouds.

Further showers are likely on Sunday with patchy light icing in the morning, particularly in central and northern areas. Continuing rain is expected on Sunday night and into Monday. Monday morning will be windy and mild, with temperatures sometimes in the low 50s.

While New Year’s Eve looks mostly dry, another system approaches early New Year’s Day with rain to the south and a mix of snow and winter further north.