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Peabody Under High Wind Warning This Morning

Strong and damaging winds may bring down some trees, limbs and power lines, causing scattered power outages and obstacles for morning commuters.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning this morning, as windspeeds of 20-30 mph with up to 65 mph gusts whip through the area.

The warning is in effect until 9 a.m. and says "strong to damaging winds" may knock down trees, branches and power lines, causing scattered power outages.

"Unsecured outdoor objects may become damaged and/or airborne," says the NWS, noting motorists and pedestrians may be faced with some obstacles and hazards for the morning commute.

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