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Updated Massachusetts Wind Advisory Continuing Through Thursday

The wind advisory issued yesterday is still ongoing, as high-speed gusts are ripping through the Commonwealth.

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The high wind speeds are expected to blow through Worcester and Middlesex County and the eastern slopes of the Berkshires.
The high wind speeds are expected to blow through Worcester and Middlesex County and the eastern slopes of the Berkshires. (Patch Graphics)

WORCESTER COUNTY, MA - The Boston National Weather Service updated its advisory with new information.

The wind speeds blowing northwest are now expected to blow between 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 50. Worcester County, Northern Middlesex and Western Massachusetts are expected to be impacted. The advisory is in place through 1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10.

The winds will be strong enough to blow down tree branches, and some power outages may result from damages.

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Evening commuters are implored to exercise caution when driving.

To read the full advisory from the National Weather Service go to this link here.

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