Wind Gusts Up to 50 Miles Per Hour Expected Monday Night Into Tuesday Morning

That bluster you hear isn't hot air from meterologists predicting more snow, but oncoming strong overnight winds that could knock down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory on Monday morning for most of Massachusetts, which will be in effect from 7 p.m. this evening until 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

Northwest winds of 15-30 miles per hour will have gusts up to 45 and 50 miles per hour, the NWS said, with the strongest winds expected to occur between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m.

"A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31-39 miles per hour or gusts will range between 46 and 57 miles per hour," the wind advisory read. "Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

Important numbers for Melrosians in case of weather-related problems:

•  (normal working hours & snow): 781-665-0142 
•  (Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.): 781-979-4170
• Police/ Fire Emergencies: 911
• Non-Emergency : 781-665-1212
• Non-Emergency : 781-665-1313
• National Grid power outages: (800) 465-1212
• National Grid gas emergencies: (800) 233-5325
• Comcast: (800) 266-2278
• Verizon: (800) 837-4966 (VERIZON)