High Wind Warning Issued for RI Starting Monday Afternoon - Power Outages Possible
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High Wind Warning Issued for RI Starting Monday Afternoon - Power Outages Possible
According to NWS, the warning of gusts up to 60 MPH goes into effect at 3 PM and goes through 1 AM Tuesday morning.
Power outages could occur, says NWS.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
329 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020
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Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton,
Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham,
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Providence,
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick,
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
329 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
mph expected.
* WHERE...Central and southern Rhode Island, southeast
Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands as well as
coastal Essex county.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power
lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.