Power outages likely with wind gusts of up to 70 mph in parts of Mass.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Nearly the entire state of Massachusetts was under a high wind warning as residents prepared for the possibility of scattered and widespread power outages Monday.

A severe cluster of storms that killed at least 18 people and destroyed hundreds of structures in the south are tracking north.

All of the Bay State, was under the warning from roughly noon to 8 p.m., where wind gusts reached up to 70 mph.

Franklin County was under a wind advisory from noon to 8 p.m., with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.

Most of Mass. saw scattered power outages throughout the day, with parts of southeastern Mass. seeing widespread outages, according to 7NEWS meteorologist Josh Wurster.

The strongest gusts battered Cape Cod and communities along the coast.

Residents were advised to prepare for the outages and strong winds by charging their phones and other electronic devices beforehand, bringing in or securing outdoor furniture, stay away from downed power lines, and drive slowly if travel is a must.

Utility crews warned residents that it may take longer to restore power due to social distancing guidelines.

The winds began to calm between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Rain was also a factor, with showers beginning Monday morning and ending in the evening. Most communities saw about one inch of precipitation.

Parts of southern New England saw more than two inches of rain.

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