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National Grid Prepares for Potential Ice Storm to Hit Monday and into Tuesday National Grid Prepares for Potential Ice Storm to Hit Monday and into Tuesday Feb 15, 2021 - 03:30 PM CONTACT: Media Relations - 781-907-3980 WALTHAM, MA - National Grid is preparing for a storm that will arrive in New England this evening and continue through tomorrow. The storm is forecast to bring a mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet, and rain across Massachusetts and into northwest Rhode Island. The primary concerns associated with this storm are a risk of ice accumulation and wind gusts that could range from 30-...

  The forecast is for damaging winds of up to 70 mph that could blow down trees and power lines. NWS is predicting widespread power outages and difficult travel conditions.   The storm will be accompanied by heavy rains that could cause flooding in low-lying areas. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is warning of 2 to 3 inches of rain between Thursday and Friday night.    The city of North Adams issued a Code Alert asking for residents to prepare for power outages by charging phones and other devices, bringing in inflatable and holiday decorations and yard furniture, and ...

UpdatedThu, Dec 24, 2020 at 12:38 pm ET Replies(3) Temperatures are expected to soar into the 60s Christmas Day. (National Weather Service Boston) MASSACHUSETTS — A Christmas storm expected to bring powerful wind gusts could leave many across southern New England without power for days. National Grid is preparing for a "multi-day power restoration event," with extra crews on call in case of downed trees and power lines. "We have canceled employee vacations, secured additional crews, and put emergency plans in place in anticipation of this severe, ill-timed storm," said Michael McCallan, vi...

WALTHAM – National Grid officials said today they are preparing for a powerful storm that will arrive in New England this evening and continue through Friday, Christmas Day.

National Grid prepares for heavy rain, strong winds NATIONAL GRID says 1,700 field-based workers in New England are prepared to deal with any outages caused by expected high winds Thursday evening and Friday. / COURTESY NATIONAL GRID PROVIDENCE – National Grid Rhode Island said that it is preparing for heavy rain and strong winds expected to arrive in New England tonight and Friday. The storm is expected to bring wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, with the potential to bring down trees and power lines in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.… Register to keep reading or subscribe toda...