The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory at 7:39 a.m. on Monday valid between noon and 8 p.m. for Dukes and Nantucket counties.
The weather service describes, "East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected."
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result," states the weather service. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."