Power Outages Reported Throughout Bucks From High Winds

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Strong winds, with gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph, were felt across the region Sunday evening and are expected to kick up again on Monday.

The high winds Sunday night brought down numerous trees, tree branches, and power lines impacting electric service to customers throughout the region.

In Warrington, a tree catches fire from a downed wire. (Warrington Township Fire Company)

The wind snapped this pole on Buck Road Buck Road between the Neshaminy Creek and Middle Holland Road. (Northampton Township Fire Department)

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has posted a high wind warning until 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 for west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines," says the National Weather Service. "Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles."

As of 12 p.m. on Monday, PECO was reporting 41,000 customers without power across its service area including 9500 in Bucks County, 8,800 in Montgomery County, 11,500 in Delaware County, and 9,800 in Chester.

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