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Wet, Windy Weekend on Tap

Forecasters are predicting downed tree branches and isolated power outages could be a problem

The National Weather Service is predicting rain and wind gusts of up to 50 mph this weekend.

The NWS said rain should begin Saturday and last into Saturday night. The strongest winds will be Saturday night and Sunday.

Forecasters are predicting downed tree branches and isolated power outages could be a problem. Minor coasting flooding and beach erosion could also take place.

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High temperatures should stay in the 40s. No accumulating snow is expected from the storm.

For the big Patriots-Broncos football game on Sunday (or the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning showdown depending on how you look at it), forecasters are predicting mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions, with a high near 49. The game starts at 4:25 p.m. Sunday.

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