Weather

Windy Conditions Hit Newtown Area


Credit: Upper Makefield police

Windy conditions were felt throughout the Newtown area Thursday morning.

While only about 20 customers in the area were without power by 7:45 a.m. Thursday, some minor damage from the winds was reported in Lower Bucks County. Upper Makefield police said Lurgan Road was closed just east of the Inn at Bowman’s Hill because two trees fell down across the roadway. PennDOT had been called to help removed the trees.

The National Weather Service’s Mt. Holly office issued a High Wind Warning until 10 a.m. for Bucks County and surrounding areas.

Gusts of up 40 or 50 mph could strike with some gusts reaching as high at 60 mph.

The winds moved through after a line of storm Wednesday evening.

 


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