100 km/h winds lead to power outages, travel restrictions

About 380 customers across Prince Edward Island were without power Friday afternoon after winds peaking at 100 km/h blew through the province.

Up to 15,000 customers lost power in the morning, butby 2:15 p.m.Maritime Electric said it was able to restore power to most of those customers.

"We appreciate customers letting us know if they see downed power lines or trees that have fallen on our lines," Maritime Electric spokesperson Kim Griffin. Islanders can report suchdamage at 1-800-670-0102.

Environment Canada hadissued a wind warning for all three counties, as an intense low pressure system affectedthe Maritimes, but it was lifted as of 9:24a.m. By 1 p.m., winds were gusting to70 km/h in some areas of the province.

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The Confederation Bridgeis now open. It was closedto all traffic for about three hours overnight, then to high-sided vehicles and motorcycles for most of the morning, and parts of the afternoon.

According to the bridge's website, winds were gusting as high as 137 km/h at 6:17 a.m. By 1:30 p.m., gusts had slowed to 86 km/h.

Flight delays

There were also numerous delays at the Charlottetown Airport. The airport advises travellers to check the flight schedule before coming in.

P.E.I.'s online road conditions mapshows bare roads throughout the province.CBCmeteorologistBrennanAllen said temperatures will cool off, potentially leading to slippery conditions.

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Environment Canada has issued threemarine warnings for Northumberland Strait: a storm warning for its eastern half, and a gale warning and freezing spray warning for its western half.

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