Over 7,000 NB Power customers were in the dark on Saturday after high winds caused trees to fall onto power lines.
As of 5:45 p.m., the number of affected customers has been reduced to just under 1,700, with the majority being in the Central York Sunbury region.
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In a social media post, NB Power said crews are in the assessment phase and there is currently no timeline on when power will be restored.
Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for the Acadian Peninsula, with gusts reaching as a high as 100 km/h along the Bay of Chaleur coast.
“Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur,” Environment Canada said in a weather advisory.
“High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.”
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The winds are expected to diminish around noon, but will remain relatively strong through the afternoon, according to Environment Canada.
All of New Brunswick is under a frost advisory.
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