A storm system well off the New England coast brought a period of strong winds to coastal Plymouth County and the outer tip of Cape Cod. Frequent gusts to 48 mph were reported in Plymouth, while in Provincetown, sustained winds averaged 25 to 35 mph for most of the day.
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A storm system well off the New England coast brought a period of strong winds to coastal Plymouth County and the outer tip of Cape Cod. Frequent gusts to 48 mph were reported in Plymouth, while in Provincetown, sustained winds averaged 25 to 35 mph for most of the day.
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2 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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