09/25/2026
ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL
OPERATIONAL READINESS STATEMENT
Issued 2100 hrs, September 24, 2026
An early Nor' Easter will affect our area beginning Friday into Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to our area.
Rainfall of up to 2 inches, and winds which may gust up to 50 miles per hour are predicted for our area. With saturated gound and fully leafed trees there is a high probability of blocked roads and significant power outages in our area. Eversource will have extra personnel on duty for this event,
If activity warrants, 44House Members will staff the station Watch Desk and assign the proper apparatus for the response.
If you must travel during the storm be on the lookout for downed trees and powerlines.. NEVER Attempt to drive under or over downed power lines .
While flooding is not expected to be a concern, be alert for standing water in the roadway.
Those with standby generators should check them for function, and as always, only in a well ventilated area to lessen the risk of Carbon Monoxide and have a CO Detector in your home.
See the forecast statement from the National Weather Service below.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
WIND ADVISORY
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Eastern
Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Willimantic, Springfield, Ayer, Fitchburg,
Vernon, Union, Hartford, Putnam, Windsor Locks, and Barre
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 2 AM SUNDAY.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 35 and 50
mph expected.
IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the winds coupled with
heavy rain and fully leafed trees may exacerbate the risk for tree
damage and power outages.
J.A.Lorenzetti, Chief, West Stafford FD