The forecast is for damaging winds of up to 70 mph that could blow down trees and power lines. NWS is predicting widespread power outages and difficult travel conditions. The storm will be accompanied by heavy rains that could cause flooding in low-lying areas. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is warning of 2 to 3 inches of rain between Thursday and Friday night. The city of North Adams issued a Code Alert asking for residents to prepare for power outages by charging phones and other devices, bringing in inflatable and holiday decorations and yard furniture, and limiting travel. City residents should contact police dispatch in case of emergency at 413-664-4944, and limit travel.
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Temperatures are expected to soar into the 60s Christmas Day. (National Weather Service Boston)
MASSACHUSETTS A Christmas storm expected to bring powerful wind gusts could leave many across southern New England without power for days.
National Grid is preparing for a multi-day power restoration event, with extra crews on call in case of downed trees and power lines. We have canceled employee vacations, secured additional crews, and put emergency plans in place in anticipation of this severe, ill-timed storm, said Michael McCallan, vice president of New England Electric Operations for National Grid. We re prepared for the storm and its aftermath. We recognize that no outage is convenient, and we re particularly conscious of the timing of this storm, when so many of our customers will be celebrating the holidays at home during what continues to be a challenging year.
WALTHAM – National Grid officials said today they are preparing for a powerful storm that will arrive in New England this evening and continue through Friday, Christmas Day.
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