Dangerous Winds Knock Down Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Delaware Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A very windy start to the work week is causing trouble around the Delaware Valley with downed trees and power lines, and a feeling that you may just blow away.
Downed trees reported in West Bradford Twp., Chester County and Cheltenham Twp., Montgomery County
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A tree was blown over on Wolf and 23rd Streets due to the high winds, nearly landing on power lines.
Keivin Brandham's car was heavily damaged by a tree by a tree blown over during the powerful gusts.
"It fell that way. Why couldn't it fall the other way? Why did it have to be my car?" he said.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning until at least 6 p.m., with steady 25 to 35 mph winds and gusts up to 60 mph.
Walking around the Ben Franklin Parkway and the soundtrack is the furious waving of the flags on the light poles.
And if you're waiting for a bus like Nadia, it's all about layers.
"This is like my heaviest winter jacket, hats, gloves, skiing socks. I'm trying to do everything I can to stay warm," said Nadia
Nadia said she was so distracted on her phone while waiting, a big gust nearly knocked her down.
Because of the winds, the city is urging property owners and construction site crews to be safe and secure items that need to be tied down.
Nadia says take care of those trash and recycling bins.
"I'm sure there's going to be trash flying all over the city today," she said.
The winds are also blamed for some scattered power outages in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
PECO is reporting just under 5,000 outages. Delmarva has 363 homes and business without power. AC Electric is reporting 182 outages. PPL has 54 outages in our area, while PSE&G reports scattered outages.
