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        WIND ALERT: Strong winds could cause power outages this afternoon

        Wintry weather conditions will end this morning, but strong winds will knock down decorations and could knock out power in a few neighborhoods this afternoon. 

        Alex Calamia

        Dec 5, 2024, 10:49 AM

        Updated 5 hr ago

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        ALERTS: A wind advisory is in effect today. Strong winds up to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Secure holiday decorations and be prepared for isolated power outages.
        HEADLINES:
        • Hazardous road conditions for early morning commuters. Although temperatures are above freezing, the snow fell fast last night and accumulated in many neighborhoods
        • When the sun rises, roads will be warm enough for snow melt. Drive conditions are good by 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
        • Very strong wind this afternoon. This will linger until after midnight.
        Wintry weather conditions will end this morning, but strong winds will knock down decorations and could knock out power in a few neighborhoods this afternoon.
        The worst of the snow has already passed east of the island, but in it's wake are tough travel conditions on the roads before sunrise and very windy weather through the afternoon.
        Temperatures will be warm enough for most or all of the snow accumulations to melt before the afternoon, but strong winds over 40 mph are expected this afternoon and evening. This will knock down holiday decorations and could knock out power in some neighborhoods.
        Temperatures will drop below freezing by midnight. Any lingering puddles will be icy on Friday morning. Wind gusts up to 30 mph linger through Friday morning so it will feel very cold. Actual temperatures will be near 30 degrees, but it will feel like the teens in the morning and 20s in the afternoon. Plenty of sunshine is expected.
        The weekend is unseasonably chilly, but next week temperatures will warm up into the 50s. There is a chance for rain early next week, in particular on Monday and Wednesday. Temperatures will be well above freezing so winter weather is not expected.
        TODAY: Wind Advisory. A mix of sun and clouds and a very strong wind this afternoon. A spotty snowflake or rain shower is possible. Highs in the low 40s but feels like the mid-30s. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph.
        TONIGHT: Clear, cold, and breezy at night with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Feels like the teens. West northwest winds 20 mph.
        FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, and cold with highs in the mid-30s. Feels like upper 20s. Overnight lows in the low to mid 20s.
        SATURDAY: Partly sunny with highs near 40. Lows in the upper 20s
        SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Mild. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.