Severe thunderstorms down trees, wires in Capital Region

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Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of the Capital Region.

NewsChannel 13 received reports of trees and wires down in many parts of the Capital Region, knocking out power to thousands of customers.

At one point, a woman was trapped in her home in Fort Edward. The sheriff says she was able to make it out safely.

NewsChannel 13 is keeping an eye on the damage and will bring you updates on WNYT.com as we get them, and on our newscasts.