‘Strong’ winds to pummel Greater Boston Wednesday afternoon and evening
"If it's trash day grab the cans quickly (getting mine as we speak)."
Hold on to your hat, charge your phone, and for restaurants with outdoor dining, perhaps tie down those tents or umbrellas.“Strong southwest winds” are set to pummel the Greater Boston region Wednesday, and gusts could hit 55 to 60 mph in Boston, according to the National Weather Service. Around the city, gusts are predicted to be almost as strong, at 50 to 55 mph.
Strong southwest winds develop today, then shift west behind a cold front this evening. Wind gusts up to 55-60 mph are possible, which could lead to some damage. pic.twitter.com/ZazhSvZMo2
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 7, 2020
“There is potential for isolated thunderstorms to generate damaging winds across much of southern New England today,” the service said on Twitter. “The main risk is for straight-line wind damage, generally between 2 PM to 8 PM.”
All of Massachusetts is listed within a “marginal” risk for the predicted isolated, severe thunderstorms, according to the service. Along with the wind, there could be some hail.
There is potential for isolated thunderstorms to generate damaging winds across much of southern New England today. The main risk is for straight-line wind damage, generally between 2 PM to 8 PM. pic.twitter.com/XqRCcKWIpd
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 7, 2020
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 7, 2020
Here’s what other local forecasters are saying about the predicted winds:
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘#ImpactWeather on the way this afternoon with strong wind’
WEDNESDAY AM weather update… #ImpactWeather on the way this afternoon with strong winds 💨 and the risk for a few t-storms 3-8pm ⛈Cooler end to week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/aQABXYqotx
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 7, 2020
Matt Noyes, NBC10 Boston and NECN: ‘My biggest concern is for those who own/operate/manage outdoor dining/retail’
ICYMI in my weathercasts on @nbc10boston this AM, my biggest concern is for those who own/operate/manage outdoor dining/retail – might be a great idea to take the quiet weather this morning to be sure your tents are completely secured in anticipation of the 50mph gusts late day. pic.twitter.com/H5M1cTxXYV
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) October 7, 2020
The first half of today is incredible. Later in the afternoon, the wind kicks up for all of us, scattered showers and storms enter the picture and localized pockets of wind damage are possible by evening. pic.twitter.com/FmnX0fX1vc
— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) October 7, 2020
Eric Fisher, WBZ: ‘If it’s trash day grab the cans quickly (getting mine as we speak)’
If it’s trash day grab the cans quickly (getting mine as we speak) and a good idea to try to avoid parking under trees if possible later today. Sctd outages are likely
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) October 7, 2020
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘We’ll likely see some wind damage and power outages across southern #NewEngland this afternoon & evening’
WIND is the main concern today. We’ll likely see some wind damage and power outages across southern #NewEngland this afternoon & evening. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/qbUh3KH3Pm
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 7, 2020
Areas in orange have the best chance for tree damage and scattered power outages. Notice ALL communities have at least a slight chace as winds will gust 45-60 mph this afternoon. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/3G2lEM8mrv
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 7, 2020
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