Good morning, We continue to forecast the potential for damaging wind gusts and power outages on Monday. The greatest time of concern is late Monday morning into early Monday evening. *Changes since the last update:* - None *Headlines:* - *High Wind Watch* for all of southern New England from Monday morning until Monday evening - *Storm Watch* in effect for the ocean waters from Monday morning into Monday evening *Damaging Winds:* Southerly wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph are possible late Monday morning through Monday evening, with sustained winds of 20-40 mph. Greatest time of concern is late Monday morning into early Monday evening. The highest winds are expected across Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands, but damaging wind gusts are possible across all of southern New England. *Heavy Rain:* Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible from late Sunday night through Monday. Locally higher amounts are possible where any thunderstorms move through. *Thunderstorms**:* Thunderstorms will be possible ahead of a cold front Monday afternoon and early Monday night. Some of these storms could become severe bringing damaging winds, lightning and heavy rain. *Impacts:* - Scattered to widespread power outages are possible due to downed trees, tree limbs and power lines. Difficult travel for high profile vehicles. - Heavy rain may cause brief localized urban and poor drainage flooding. *Uncertainty:* - We are confident in strong to damaging wind gusts Monday, but the magnitude of the wind gusts is still uncertain. If we end up on the lower end with mainly 50 to 60 mph wind gusts, we will have scattered power outages. On the other hand, if wind gusts end up in the 60 to 70 mph range, widespread power outages would be possible. Thanks Bryce Williams and Frank Nocera 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>
