Storm Warning in Massachusetts: High Winds and Snow Expected
Another round of severe winds is forecast to return tonight through Thursday morning. A low-pressure system will move across northern New England into the Gulf of Maine this evening.
As this low moves toward the Canadian Maritimes, it will rapidly intensify, undergoing a process called “bombogenesis.” Meanwhile, a high-pressure system approaches from the southwest, creating tight pressure gradients that drive strong winds.
Wind Conditions and Impact
Air flows from areas of high pressure to low pressure; the greater this difference, the stronger the winds become. Located between these systems, the Northeast will experience westerly to northwesterly winds sustained at 20–40 mph, with gusts reaching 50–60 mph.
- The strongest winds are expected around 11 p.m. across southern and central New England.
- Possible effects include overturned trash cans, power outages, and tree damage.
- Gusty winds will persist into Thursday afternoon, especially in higher terrain where gusts remain between 20–40 mph.
- Wind speeds should decrease by Friday afternoon.
Temperature Outlook
Temperatures will drop from the upper 50s under cloudy skies to the 40s overnight.
“Another round of wicked wind returns tonight into Thursday morning. As it moves out towards the Canadian Maritimes tonight, the low rapidly strengthens undergoing ‘bombogenesis.’”
“A high pressure system heads our way from the southwest and will create tight pressure gradients — the pressure gradient force.”
“The worse of the wind is 11 p.m. across southern and central New England, so watch for trash cans blowing over, power outages, or damage to trees.”
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Summary: A rapidly strengthening low-pressure system will bring strong gusty winds to Massachusetts overnight, with potential impacts like power outages and falling debris before calming by Friday.