BOSTON – Strong wind gusts are set to hit Massachusetts on Thursday, which could lead to power outages for some. Later on in the week, temperatures will begin to shift colder.
Wind advisories are up across the area through 10 p.m. Thursday evening.
High wind gusts could cause damage
After a relatively mild New Year’s Day, the winds of change have already started to pick up across the region and will generally gust out of the west at 25 to 40 mph through early Thursday morning. During the day, west winds will increase and max out in the 40 to 55 mph range.
While generally unpleasant to be out and about in, these strong gusts could also cause scattered pockets of damage and a few scattered power outages. Some of the strongest gusts are expected across the higher terrain and along our coastal waters.
If you still have holiday decorations set up outside it would be a good idea to secure them and frequently save work on your computer if working from home just in case the power flickers off on Thursday.