Nearly 1,000 without power in Orleans after fierce winds take down trees
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Part of a big tree came crashing down in the Village of Albion this afternoon, knocking out power to the neighborhood.
This tree is at the corner of Liberty and West Park streets. National Grid, the Village DPW, Albion Joint Fire District and Albion Police Department were all on the scene.
National Grid reported the power went out in the village for 786 customers at 1:24 p.m. It is estimating the power will be back on at 5 p.m.
The Grid said 943 customers are currently without power in Orleans County.
A high wind warning remains in effect until 8 p.m.
