BOSTON (WHDH) - Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected to hit Massachusetts on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
“Mondays will bring the possibility for widespread damaging winds which could lead to downed trees and power lines,” according to a post on the National Weather Service’s Twitter page.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency advises residents to check their generators and keep electronics charged as winds gusts between 50 and 70 mph may bring outages.
The strongest winds will impact the eastern and central parts of the state most, according to the National Weather Service.
Western Massachusetts could see wind gusts somewhere between 45 and 55 mph.
Wind gusts of up to 70 mph on Monday may cause downed trees and power lines and resulting power outages.
Check generators, keep electronics charged, locate flashlights & radio & extra batteries.
Power outage preparedness tips: https://t.co/7KtWzMhiMZ https://t.co/7AJZKeTkgm
— MEMA (@MassEMA) April 12, 2020
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