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Scattered Power Outages Reported After Strong Winds Take Down Trees & Wires

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A wind advisory was in effect for the state Friday night as wind gusted up to 40 mph caused power issues in some areas.

POWER OUTAGES

As of 10 p.m. Eversource was reporting more than 3,500 without power, with more than 1,400 in Putnam.

The company asks customers to report any outages by calling 800-286-2000.

United Illuminating reported 613 customers without power.

ROAD CLOSURES

Tolland fire officials confirmed a tree and wires down on Skungamaug Road.

In Plymouth, Route 262 was closed between Watchtower Road and Greystone Road after a tree and wires came down in the area.

The winds will die down Saturday and it looks like a great start to the weekend with with temperatures in the lower 60s.

Sunday looks a bit damp with temperatures in the 50s.

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