Strong Wind — Western Essex, Massachusetts

2019-11-28 · Western Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Methuen, strong winds knocked down wires and several power poles on Jackson Street and Pleasant Valley Street in the area of Marston Corners, causing power outages.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure pulled east of New England. Strong northwest winds gusted to 35-45 mph across the region, with a few 45-53 mph gusts reported in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 863720. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.