Dedham Braces For High Winds, Flood Watch

DEDHAM, MA — The short of it is that Friday is going to be a tough day to be outside and on the roads.

A massive storm is expected to hit the state and bring flooding to the coast, high waves, and dangerous winds to the area. As such, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and high wind warning. That means there's a high potential for power loss, a chance of flooding, and perhaps some structural damage.

Here's what to expect:

The Warnings

Flood Watch

In effect from Friday 7 a.m. to Saturday 7 a.m. Much of the area can expect 2-3 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches.

High Wind Warning

In effect from Friday 10 a.m. to Saturday 10 a.m. Winds are forecasted to hit the 25-25 mph range with gusts over 60 mph. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely, according to the NWS.

The Important Maps

The Rain Map

The Wind Map

Important Numbers for Dedham Residents:

• Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911
• Dedham Police Department: 781-751-9300
• Dedham Dispatch Center: 781-751-9300
• Dedham Fire Department: 781-751-9400
• Dedham DPW: 781-751-9350 (In the event of an after hours emergency, the DPW's on-call manager may be reached through the Central Dispatch Center by calling 781-751-9300.)
• MBTA: 617-222-3200
• MassDOT: 857-368-6111
• National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223
• NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000
• NStar Outage Map
• Verizon: 800-837-4966
• Comcast: 800-934-6489

Image via National Weather Service