Gusty Winds Causing Power Outages Around Delaware Valley

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP/CBS) — Gusty winds whipping around New Jersey and Pennsylvania are causing power outages.

Utilities are reporting 27,574 homes and businesses without electricity Tuesday morning. Morris, Gloucester and Burlington counties are the hardest hit.

The National Weather Service says southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph (16 to 32 kph) could pack gusts up to 45 mph (72 kph).

The winds have downed tree limbs and power lines.

In Tredyffrin, the heavy winds knocked down wires, closing the 200 block of Irish Road. Power outages were also reported nearby.

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