High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, as well as northern and southern Rhode Island. The warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM EDT this afternoon.

Affected Areas

The following regions are included in the warning area:

• Massachusetts: Central Middlesex, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Northern Bristol, Western Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket.
• Rhode Island: Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence, Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport, and Block Island.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

South winds are expected to reach speeds of 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts up to 65 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible across the affected regions.

Timeline

• Warning Onset: Monday, March 16, at 5:00 PM EDT.
• Warning Expiration: Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 AM EDT.