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BOSTON – The National Weather Service out of Boston/Norton has issued a high wind warning from Thursday evening, December 24 into Christmas Day!

South winds will be sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

UPDATE: The watch was changed to a warning, and the warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Christmas day.

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The good news – for some – is that the storm will bring rain and not snow. Temperatures will be in the high 40s on Thursday night.

Showers are expected Christmas Eve after 9 p.m. It will be breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight.

Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

On Christmas Day, expect rain showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High temperature will be in the mid 50s.

It will be breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon.

Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 100%.

By editor

Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.