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Strong Wind in Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts
Strong Wind March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 · Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 55 mph wind gust was recorded at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport.
The wider storm
A strong low pressure system brought a period of strong winds, along with rain, to western Massachusetts on March 16-17, 2026. Winds started in the southerly direction before switching to the west behind the cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were observed with localized gusts to around 55 mph. Approximately 300 customers lost power across Berkshire County.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325311. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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