Good morning, Many wind-related headlines in effect today across southern New England. 1. Wind Advisory in effect for the Cape and islands, as well as the South Shore and South Coast of MA. Newport and Bristol Counties in RI also have a Wind Advisory. Wind gusts up to 50 mph in the advisory area. Up to 30 mph farther inland. 2. Elevated risk for fire growth across southern New England. Especially across eastern MA and northern RI, where Red Flag Warnings have been posted 3. Gale Warning in effect across all of the MA and RI coastal waters, except for Boston Harbor. Gusts up to 40 kt possible on the waters In addition, showers and thunderstorms may approach our region this evening. Given the relatively late hour, coverage of thunderstorms is not expected to be very widespread. The main risk for an thunderstorms will be strong to damaging straight-line winds. Matthew Belk If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>
