MA Weather Caution: Wind Advisory for Entire State

BOSTON, MA - The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of Southern New England, warning of potentially damaging gusts overnight.

The advisory, which will be in effect through all of Massachusetts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., is for wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Those sort of gusts can take down tree limbs and power sources. The National Weather Service warns of isolated power outages overnight.

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Here's some things to remember in case of high winds, from The Weather Channel:

If you are caught outside:

• Take cover next to a building or under a secure shelter.
• Stand clear of roadways or train tracks, as a gust may blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
• Use handrails where available and avoid elevated areas such as roofs.

In the event of a downed power line:

• Report downed lines to your local utility emergency center and to the police.
• Avoid anything that may be touching downed lines, including vehicles or tree branches.
• If a line falls on your car, stay inside the vehicle. Do not touch any part of the metal frame of your vehicle.
• Honk your horn, roll down the window and warn anyone who may approach of the danger. Ask someone to call the police.
• Do not exit the car until help arrives, unless it catches fire. To exit, open the door, but do not step out. Jump without touching any of the metal portions of the car's exterior, and quickly get safe ground.

If you are driving:

• Keep both hands on the wheel and slow down.
• Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path.
• Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes, as strong gusts could push a car outside its lane of travel.
• Take extra care in a high-profile vehicle such as trucks, vans, SUVs, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to being pushed or flipped by high wind gusts.
• If winds are severe enough to prevent safe driving, safely pull over onto the shoulder of the road and stop, making sure you are away from trees or other tall objects that could fall onto your vehicle.