Power outages affected traffic lights such as the intersection of Alico and Oriole roads above and up to 1,200 customers during the afternoon hours after high winds. arrived in the area. FPL crews were in the areas making repairs.
FPL reported more than 1,200 customers were without power in the south Lee County area Sunday afternoon due to severe weather conditions such as high winds.
The utility said repair crews were working to restore service and as of shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, FPL was still assessing the cause of the outage. Restoration of all customers affected Sunday was estimated to be completed by by 7:45 p.m., FPL said.
A wind advisory was issued shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday by the National Weather Service. Gusts up to 45 miles per hour were forecast in addition to very cold winds.
High winds were in evidence throughout the region with intermittent outages experienced at some locations.
The NWS issued an advisory cautioning travel due to the winds and urging proper outside attire.
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