Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS

…Strong Easterly Winds This Afternoon Across the Taconics, Southern Green Mountains and Berkshires… Observations indicate that gusty easterly winds are occurring across the Taconics, Southern Green Mountains and Berkshires. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH have been reported. These winds have to potential to knock down a few trees and cause isolated power

Source: National Weather Service Alerts for Vermont