BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a storm on Friday that’s bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts and downpours to Massachusetts.
There is a high wind warning in effect for parts of Berkshire, Essex, Suffolk, Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties until 3 p.m. Friday.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible in those areas.
At Boston’s Logan Airport, a gust of 65 mph was recorded, prompting a ground delay. According to FlightAware, there were 211 delays and 110 cancellations as of early Friday afternoon.
Winds causing delays in NYC & Philly now - these same delays or stops expected in #Boston midday. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/0KG66HNNDJ
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 19, 2025
“Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles,” the National Weather Service warned.
As of 1 p.m., the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s live outage tracker showed nearly 80,000 power outages across the state.
A wind advisory was also issued for parts of Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, and Norfolk counties until 1 a.m. Saturday.
The NWS warned of gusts up to 50 mph in those areas.
Warm, wet & windy today. Peak wind damage threat will run from 10 AM - 3 PM.@boston25 #mawx #newengland #capecod #boston pic.twitter.com/4wYsH4FkQ8
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 19, 2025
For more on the forecast, visit the Boston 25 Weather page.
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