Heavy Rain, Winds could cause Power Outages in the Rivertowns

While it looks as though its too balmy for Winter Storm Boreas to bring snow to Westchester County, high winds and heavy rain throughout the day could still bring its fair share of inconveniences in Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson.

With the higher winds and heavier rain, power outages become more likely. If you have a power outage, you can contact Con Edison at 1-800-75-CON-ED (1-800-752-6633).

Residents can also go to Con Edison’s outage map to see where customers are experience power outages and when it is expected to be restored.

According to weather.com, temperatures will stay in the mid-to-high 50’s before reaching a low of 26. Rain is expected throughout the day, but is expected to taper off before temperatures go below freezing.

In addition to heavy rainfall, there will be 10 to 20 mph winds throughout the day, with the occasional 40 mph wind gust.