High Wind — Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

2025-12-19 · Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Winds generally gusted 50-60 mph with some higher gusts like a 64 mph gust at Horseneck Beach at 12:57 PM EST. In New Bedford a tree was down blocking Templeton St. In Dartmouth a tree was down on wires on Hixville Rd. In Achushnet a tree was down on Quaker lane.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system and cold front moved through southern New England on Friday bringing a 4-8 hour period of strong winds which caused sporadic damage in central MA with more widespread damage in eastern MA. Wind generally gusted 50-60 mph with sporadic gust 70-80 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297877. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.