WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Utility workers are dealing with thousands of power outages as remnants of Ida batter Massachusetts on Thursday.
Nearly 600 customers were without power as of 1 p.m., according to Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
Rain showers developed Wednesday afternoon before turning more widespread in the evening and overnight. The heaviest rain is moving through during the morning commute.
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The wind is also playing a factor with gusts reaching 40 to 45 mph on the eastern coastline and Cape Cod, as well as 35 to 40 mph inland.
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In addition, a tornado watch was issued for Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties but it has since been canceled.
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