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Wind Gusts up to 44 MPH, Rain on Tap for Weekend

Forecasters are predicting downed tree branches and isolated power outages could be a problem in Beverly as part of a weekend storm.

By Les Masterson

The National Weather Service is predicting rain and wind gusts of up to 44 mph in Beverly this weekend.

The weather service said rain should begin Saturday and last into Saturday night. The strongest winds will be Saturday night and Sunday, with gusts of 35-44 mph on Sunday.

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Forecasters are predicting downed tree branches and isolated power outages could be a problem. Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion could also take place.

High temperatures should stay in the 40s. No accumulating snow is expected from the storm.

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