[December 10, 2021] Strong Winds Tomorrow into Tomorrow Night
Gale warning for coastal waters in effect Saturday at 7:00 AM. Next NWS Boston update/briefing at 6PM today.
Please see the NWS Boston forecast for a wind event that is expected to impact Cape Cod and the Islands.
OVERVIEW
40-55 mph wind gusts likely Saturday into Saturday night as a frontal system moves through.
TIMING
▪Strongest south to southwest winds Saturday afternoon into early night
▪Strongest west to west-northwest winds late Saturday night.
HAZARDS AND IMPACTS
▪Wind gusts from 40-55 mph for Cape Cod, Islands, and South Coast possible Saturday afternoon prior to the frontal passage
▪40-55 mph gusts possible for all southern New England late Saturday night as the cold front pushes through
NEWS ALERTS
▪Gale Warning for the coastal waters from 7am Saturday – noon Sunday
▪Wind headlines will likely be needed over land within the next 12-24 hrs.
FORECAST CHALLENGES
▪Timing and strength of strong south winds.
▪Narrow band of gusty showers, low prob of thunder with cold front passage that could produce sporadic stronger gusts to 60+ mph
POST-EVENT OUTLOOK
▪Cool/dry Sunday afternoon with gusty northwest winds (20-25 mph)
▪Quiet weather early next week
