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More than 4,000 county residents without power

Larchwood Drive resident George Bilowick looks over damage to a massive pine tree in his front yard with members of the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department. The felled tree was one of dozens throughout Butler County taking down power lines and damaging property.

More than 4,000 Butler County residents are still without power as of 6:30 p.m. due to Sunday's high winds, with the highest concentration in Middlesex, Brady, Butler, Slippery Rock and Jefferson townships.

Trees and power lines are down across roadways in several parts of the county and emergency crews are re-routing traffic.

To report a power outage to West Penn Power, call 1-888-544-4877. Central Electric Cooperative Customers, call 1-800-282-8610.

The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh has issued a high wind warning for Butler County that remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday.

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