Ferocious winds knocked out power to many in the region.

A high wind warning is in effect until 6 p.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties, with gusts as high as 55 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

It’s going to feel extremely cold and breezy today, with a high near 29, west winds up to 20 to 25 mph, and a low of 9, with wind chill values as low as minus-8.

As of 8 a.m., 51,000 PPL customers had lost power, with 43,500 having been restored, according to Jane George, Regional Affairs director, PPL.

Of those, 3,015 were in Lehigh County, including 120 in Washington Township.

In Schuylkill County, there were 555, including 15 in Rush Township.

Northampton County had 420 without power, including 50 in Lehigh Township.

In Monroe County, there were 322 without power, including 136 in Coolbaugh Township, 66 in Eldred Township, 43 in Jackson Township, 37 in Mount Pocono Borough, 25 in Chestnuthill Township, 13 in Pocono Township, and one each in Polk and Tunkhannock Township.

Carbon County had 86, including 68 in Palmerton, 14 in Lower Towamensing Township, three in Towamensing Township, and one in Penn Forest Township.

A tree was down and power out on Golf Road in Lower Towamensing, with power not expected to be restored until 3 p.m. Tuesday.

George said they were assessing damage as outages are reported and crews are dispatched, and added they are assigning estimated restoration times across their territory.

“Because of the continued high winds, we expect outages to continue,” George said. “We are still monitoring the forecast, and are responding as quickly and safely as possible.”

George noted that comprehensive line clearing, combined with extensive smart grid automation and investments in more storm-resistant poles and wires, have all helped to reduce storm-related outages.

Customers who lose power are urged to report their outage online at pplelectric.com or text “Outage” to TXTPPL (898775).

The best way to stay up to date on your outage is by signing up for PPL Alerts at pplelectric.com/alerts. You can also check the status of an outage online at pplelectric.com/outage.

For information on storm safety, outage restoration priorities and more, visit pplelectric.com/outage.

George shared the following safety messages:

• Make sure to keep phones and other devices charged.

• If you lose power, it’s good to have an emergency kit on hand with food, water, medication and any pet supplies you may need.

• Remember that candles can start fires. If you lose power, use flashlights instead.

• If you encounter a downed wire at any time, assume it’s energized and stay away.

• If you lose power and are using a portable generator, never operate the generator in an enclosed area, like a garage, where deadly carbon monoxide fumes could accumulate.

• If you lose power, it’s a good idea to disconnect appliances and electronics during the outage to avoid damage.

• For everyone’s safety, be sure to keep a safe distance from crews.

The arctic-like conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday with sunshine and a high near 24, but wind chill values as low as minus-7, with west wind 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph, and a low of 9, with wind chill values as low as zero.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 26, and a slight chance of snow after 1 a.m.

On Thursday, there’s a chance of snow before 1 p.m., with a high near 26.

Things begin to look up Friday, when it’s expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 33.

That trend looks to continue this weekend, with a high near 35 on Saturday, and 38 on Sunday.