A strong squall line with gusts of 60-70+ mph has been battering New England, particularly the Worcester-Boston area. Boston's Logan Airport gusted to 68 mph, while other areas experienced gusts of 67-64 mph. The line of downpours is expected to bring another jolt of strong wind gusts to the area before winds ease. Cape Cod/Islands will continue to experience strong gusts through mid-afternoon. The squall line, described as 'thunderless thunderstorms,' is tall enough to feel the jet stream, intensifying the gusts. Providence also experienced gusts of 55 mph. Boston Logan Airport was temporarily closed due to the intense winds.
Noon update: a squall line with serious 60-70+ mph gusts is blasting through eastern Massachusetts. This band of “thunderless thunderstorms is just tall enough to feel the jet stream, mixing extra momentum to the surface. Damaging gusts about to worsen. https://t.co/cFdFE3gzBs
Noon update: a squall line with serious 60-70+ mph gusts is blasting through eastern Massachusetts. This band of “thunderless thunderstorms is just tall enough to feel the jet stream, mixing extra momentum to the surface. Damaging gusts about to worsen. https://t.co/mBqNMcIwri
Wow!! @Boston just gusted to 68 mph, it's been a long morning. @NWSBoston #weather https://t.co/tKyIl6blgs
WOW! Low level jet *battering* New England... moisture firehose too. Logan Airport in Boston just gusted to 68 mph. Other gusts: 67 mph in Norwood 66 mph North Dighton 64 mph at Fall River 64 mph at Newport, RI 63 mph at Otis AFB 62 mph at TF Green in Rhode Island https://t.co/C4n8sDS8x0
Hold onto your hats in Boston for another hour as a narrow but intense line of showers moves through w/very gusty winds. Providence gusting to 55 mph Boston Logan [closed 🚫] gusted to 68 mph ✈️ https://t.co/nITJkh5XgB
One more jolt of strong wind gusts likely in the Worcester-Boston area when this line of downpours moves through Winds will ease behind it...though Cape Cod/Islands will keep strong gusts going through mid-afternoon https://t.co/aDM8ITZVtj