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Current risk outlook
Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for West Dennis, MA.
Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.
This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.
Live risk outlook
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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
37
/ 100
For typical homes located in West Dennis, MA.
Baseline context
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
Compare other local risks
See how West Dennis scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
West Dennis, MA
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Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: BOX · radar KBOX
Active alerts near West Dennis
High Wind Warning
Effective local time
High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 1:24PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
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Turn today’s risk into a checklist for your home.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
Wind intelligence snapshot
Peak gust forecast (NWS)
Next 24h max gust: 48 mph
Peak time: 2026-09-27T04:00:00+00:00/PT1H
Sustained wind: 16 mph
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Nearest weather station gusts
No nearby station gusts available.
Source: NWS station observations.
Wind alerts (NWS)
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 1:24PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Source: National Weather Service.
SPC severe outlook
Day 1: None
Day 2: None
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
24h gust timeline
Peak gust buckets
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Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's wind exposure into a checklist for roof, trees, and outage prep in West Dennis, MA.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day wind & storm outlook
Today
HIGHRain chance: 100%
Max wind: 16 mph
Risk score: 91/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 60%
Max wind: 12 to 15 mph
Risk score: 69/100
Mon
MODERATERain chance: 58%
Max wind: 9 to 13 mph
Risk score: 35/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 10%
Max wind: 6 to 10 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Historical wind exposure
Local wind data facts
Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.
Historical wind exposure in West Dennis
- Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
- Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
- Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.
Wind & storm risk FAQs for West Dennis
What does the wind / roof score mean for West Dennis?
It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.
What parts of a home fail first in wind?
Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.