Severe Storms Knock Out Power Across Saratoga County

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• Severe Storms Knock Out Power Across Saratoga County

  Severe storms downed trees and knocked out power to more than 5,000 Saratoga County customers Thursday evening. A tornado warning was issued, but no touchdown was confirmed. Fallen trees blocked parts of the Northway near Exit 16 before crews cleared the highway.