Nemo's High Wind Threat
Highest Winds
A combination of the strong offshore low and seasonally strong high pressure anchored over Quebec, Canada will continue a threat of strong, damaging winds in parts of the Northeast and New England.
Winter Weather/Blizzard Alerts
Winter Weather/Blizzard Alerts
Saturday - Winds gusting over 50 mph will continue, particularly early in the day over coastal eastern New England from Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, northward, including Boston and Portland, Maine. Additional power outages and downed trees are possible before winds subside completely Saturday night.
Here are some general rules of thumb regarding wind speed thresholds and damage:
- 50-55 mph+: Power outages can begin, tree limbs and shallow-rooted trees can be pushed over.
- 70 mph+: Damage to buildings begins, including chimneys, roofs, windows broken. Mobile homes can be overturned
These high winds will also give rise to a significant threat from coastal flooding.
