Active AlertsWestern Essex

What: West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where: Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island.
When: From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.