WESTFIELD, N.Y. (WKBW) — Hurricane-like winds swept across Western New York on Tuesday, causing heavy damage. Some of the worst damage was reported in Chautauqua County.
7 News spoke with Chautauqua County Public Works who says clean-up efforts have been "going very well." According to the department, main roads are passable throughout the county, with much of the clean-up remaining on secondary roads.
Drivers in Dunkirk should use caution on Van Buren Road as a powerline is down on one side.
The Chautauqua Department of Transportation says Route 5 on East Lake Road from Walker Road to Pratt Road will be closed until further notice. National Grid will decide when the road will re-open.
A wind advisory will be in effect across Western New York until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
If you have any photos of damage from the winds, please send them to news@wkbw.com.
