Powerful storm downs trees, branches across Beverly

A powerful thunderstorm that crossed the state overnight Sunday downed trees and branches in Beverly knocking out power to home and damaging specific homes and vehicles Crews were still busy cleaning up debris across the city Monday morning including on Lake Shore Drive where an uprooted tree destroyed a shed in front of a house More damage was visible on Liberty Street Functionaries say the clean-up effort is expected to continue throughout the day and motorists are urged to avoid areas with downed tree branches or wires This is a advancing news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details