Storm Warning in Massachusetts
A dangerous round of strong winds is expected tonight through Thursday morning due to a low pressure system moving across northern New England into the Gulf of Maine. As it moves toward the Canadian Maritimes, this low will rapidly intensify in a process called “bombogenesis.”
Pressure Systems and Wind
A high pressure system approaching from the southwest will create tight pressure gradients. This means air will flow strongly from high to low pressure areas, generating powerful winds across the region.
Air flows from high pressure to low pressure. The bigger the difference, the stronger the winds.
As Massachusetts is positioned between these systems, winds will funnel through the northeast, resulting in sustained westerly and northwesterly winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts reaching 50-60 mph.
Impact and Timing
- The worst winds are expected around 11 p.m. across southern and central New England.
- Possible effects include trash cans blowing over, power outages, and damage to trees.
- Strong gusty winds of 20-40 mph will continue through Thursday afternoon, especially in higher terrain areas.
- Wind conditions will ease by Friday afternoon.
Temperature Forecast
Temperatures will start in the upper 50s with cloudy skies, dropping into the 40s overnight.
Summary: A rapidly intensifying storm will bring strong to damaging winds across Massachusetts tonight and Thursday, raising concerns for property and power disruptions as temperatures drop into the 40s.
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