Strong Winds Knock Down Tree In Yonkers, Leaving Hundreds Without Power

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Strong winds on Monday knocked over a tree in Yonkers, damaging power lines throughout the area and leaving hundreds without power Tuesday morning, according to lohud.com.

High winds took down a tree in Yonkers on Raymond Place taking a sidewalk along with it before hitting a car.
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K Reakes

03/29/2016 1:00 p.m.

The National Weather Service said the winds, as high as 50 mph, toppled the tree on Raymond Place in Yonkers, taking out a section of sidewalk before landing on top of a car. In addition, a wind warning has been issued for the Tappan Zee Bridge, along with a reduced speed of 45 mph, said lohud.com.

A high-wind warning remained in effect Tuesday until noon, with a chance of gusts as high as 50 mph, said the Weather Service. Con Edison and NYSEG reported hundreds without power in the tristate area, added lohud.com.

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