Wild afternoon in the Valley

"Ice ferns" (frost on window), 2/15/2016 (all gone now)
Photo by S. Vardatira, Amherst MA

It’s suddenly gotten wild out there, as high winds sweep across the Valley. There’s no way we go from zero degrees to 50 degrees in 24 hours and not have severe weather break out. Right now, heavy rain with embedded strong southerly winds, and possibly an isolated thunderstorm, is moving quickly northeast across Northern Connecticut into Western and Central Massachusetts. Expect wind gusts up to 50 mph with areas of moderate to heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Reports from Bradley have already confirmed wind gusts of 50 mph. Strong enough to bring down tree limbs and power lines, so be prepared. And don’t give in to sudden urges to drive through flooded roads or underpasses.