Wind Advisory For Worcester County Until Thursday Morning

WORCESTER, MA — The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Worcester area, warning of gusts that could reach as high as 45 MPH. The advisory goes into effect at 3 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until early Thursday morning.

The advisory affects a large area from I-495 west to Pittsfield, and between the Vermont and Connecticut borders. Anyone in that area can expect winds between 10 and 20 MPH, but with much higher gusts possible, according to the weather service.

The NWS warned that the winds could impede large vehicles, and could knock down tree limbs, leading to power outages.

"Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects," the wind advisory says.

If your power goes out, you can check the status on the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency outage map.