Batten Down the Hatches: Downed Trees + Power Lines in the Neighborhood

Strong winds hit Boston area Saturday, causing power outages, National Weather Service says - The Boston Globe

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down, resulting in power outages, the National Weather Service said.

High winds in Boston could lead to downed trees, power outages

Boston will be hit by rain and high winds on Saturday, with power outages a distinct possibility.A storm system offshore will drop temperatures to the mid 50s in the city, with Boston seeing a high of 54 degrees in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Intermittent showers throughout the day are expected, and morning thunderstorms could develop from 8 to 11 a.m.

Batten Down the Hatches: Downed Trees + Power Lines in the Neighborhood

Currently, over 200 downed trees in the city!  Thanks to the high winds currently whipping through the area, many trees, tree branches, and power lines are down.  If you have any in your neighborhood, the City of Boston is encouraging you to use the 311 app. If you see downed power lines, assume the wires are [...] The post Batten Down the Hatches: Downed Trees + Power Lines in the Neighborhood appeared first on Caught In Dot.