Winds remain powerful through the day

RotterdamRising waters from the Mohawk River closed off a nearby state road Friday evening, as strong winds were expected to continue across the region overnight into Saturday.Rotterdam police wanted that part of Route 5S at Old Crawford Road were impassable Friday night due to Mohawk flooding, police said. Waters were expected to begin receding after 11 p.m.Meanwhile, Capital Region residents should be ready to hold onto their hats, with high winds expected to continue through mid-afternoon Sat