New Storm System Expected to Bring Wind and Heavy Rain to New England
A new storm system is on its way to New England, bringing with it the potential for power outages, flooding, and wind damage. This comes just days after a significant snowstorm over the weekend.
The storm is expected to arrive Tuesday night and linger through Wednesday morning before clearing out. It is forecasted to drop between one and three inches of rain across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Wind gusts could reach as high as 60 to 70 miles-per-hour on outer Cape Cod, with gusts between 50 and 60 miles-per-hour in other coastal areas and 40 to 50 miles-per-hour further inland.
The National Weather Service’s Boston office has already issued watches and warnings for New England. A flood watch will cover most of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. A high wind warning will be in effect for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and other coastal communities. A high wind watch and wind advisory will be in effect for the Metro Boston area and central Massachusetts, respectively.
With the storm approaching and many still recovering from the weekend snowstorm, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to clear snow, ice, and debris from storm drains and downspouts near their properties. The agency warns that heavy rain combined with snowmelt may lead to flooding.
Eversource, the electric utility company, is also preparing for the storm. It is monitoring forecast models and has brought in outside crews to assist its lineworkers. The company plans to have hundreds of crews prepositioned to respond to damage and power outages.
Eversource President of Regional Electric Operations Craig Hallstrom noted that this storm has a similar profile to the one that caused significant tree damage and outages three weeks ago. However, this time they also have roadside snow piles that complicate the work for their crews.
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