PHOTOS: Strong Winds Topple Poles, Trees in Lakewood; Hundreds without Power [UPDATED]

tree onto vehicle 2-24-16As reported on @LakewoodScoop, utility poles and large tree branches came down this evening in Lakewood as strong winds sweep across the region.

Police say utility poles came down in the area of Miller Road, as well as on Laguna Lane, and large tree branches were reported down in other areas.

“This tree destroyed my truck,” Erika V. from Jackson tells TLS (cover photo).

Hundreds of residents in the Miller Road, Adam Road, Forest Drive, Clifton Avenue and others are without power. Power also went off briefly in many other areas.

Traffic lights are also out at several intersections, police say.

To report an outage, customers should call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877).

tree down 14 st 2-24-16 stormAs reported, a Tornado Watch was issued for the area until 1 AM Thursday morning.

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[TLS. Photos: YJ/Erika V.]

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