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Cape Cod town hit 70 mph winds, far above forecast

Original: Forecasters expected 44 mph wind gusts. One Cape Cod town hit 70 mph.

Forecasters predicted wind gusts of around 44 mph along Cape Cod, but one town on the Massachusetts peninsula recorded gusts reaching 70 mph, well beyond expectations. The sharply higher readings have drawn attention to how quickly coastal conditions can exceed forecasts during stormy weather, with local coverage highlighting the gap between predicted and actual wind speeds.

Why now: Wind gusts far exceeded forecasts, surprising residents and drawing local attention to the intensity of the weather event.

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• Forecasters expected 44 mph wind gusts. One Cape Cod town hit 70 mph. · Cape Cod Times

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