Good afternoon, Attached are a one-page briefing and supporting graphics for the anticipated strong wind event. There are no significant updates to the forecast, High Wind Warning, or Wind Advisory, which remain in effect from *7 PM this evening through 7 PM Friday*. We expect a period of *strong to damaging northwest winds* to develop tonight and continue into Friday afternoon. The strongest gusts—*up to 60 mph*—are expected along the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, Worcester County, and northwest Middlesex County in Massachusetts. In lower elevations, *gusts up to 50 mph* are expected, with the most frequent gusts occurring after sunrise on Friday. The next briefing is expected by *6 AM Friday*. Thank you, Torry Dooley and Candice Hrencecin If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations@noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>
