High Wind Warning Issued at 1:02PM 2/13 for Putnam, Westchester

With strong winds intensifying on Monday at the tail end of the storm that passed through on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind Warning for Putnam and Westchester counties which is in effect until 6 p.m.

• Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
• Timing...The strongest winds will be through late afternoon.
• Impacts...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

Power outages are mounting in Putnam and northern Westchester. A gust of 72 mph was recorded at Westchester County airport.

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Con Edison offers the following safety tips:

• If you see downed electrical wires, do not go near them. Treat all downed wires as if they are live. Never attempt to move them or touch them with your hands or any object. Be mindful that downed wires can be hidden from view by tree limbs, leaves, snow or water.
• Report all downed wires to Con Edison and your local police department immediately. If a power line falls on your car while you’re in it, stay inside the vehicle and wait for emergency personnel.
• If your power goes out, disconnect or turn off appliances that would otherwise turn on automatically when service is restored. If several appliances start up at once, the electric circuits may overload.
• Check to make sure your flashlights and any battery-operated radios are in working order. Make sure you have a supply of extra batteries.
• Weather updates and news on restorations of electrical service can be heard on most local radio and television stations.