Heavy winds fell power lines on North Shore

LYNN – Heavy winds on Saturday knocked down several trees and power lines on the North Shore, causing a small number of residents to lose power, according to police and power officials.In Lynn, a power line fell in Chatham Street that police had to call National Grid crews to repair, said Lt. Stephen Haverek.Haverek said several tree branches also fell into streets, blocking roadways temporarily.In Salem a tree caught fire after it fell onto a power line on Cedarcrest Avenue, said Lt. Mary Butler.Butler said fire crews responded and extinguished the fire and National Grid crews were repairing the line.Butler said a telephone pole and at least another power line were also damaged from heavy winds.At least 11 customers in Lynn and 12 in Salem are without power as of Saturday afternoon, according to National Grid spokesman David Graves.The National Grid has a website detailing current power outages. You can view it here.The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the North Shore, with gusts of up to 44 mph, according to their website.