wind gusts, power outages and Massachusetts

Damaging wind gusts could lead to power outages in Massachusetts before cold weather arrives
High winds are in the forecast across Massachusetts Thursday as the pattern begins to shift to colder weather. Wind advisories are up across the area through 10 p.m. Thursday.During the day, west winds will increase and max out in the 40 to 55 mph range.
Northeast power outages possible as potentially damaging winds threaten 34 million
Hold onto your hats because winds whipping across the Northeast and New England on Thursday have the potential to cause power outages and delay travel just as people get back into their normal routines after the holidays.
More than 10K without power as strong wind gusts whip Massachusetts, topple trees
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power in Massachusetts on Thursday as roaring wind gusts whipped the region.
High winds cause scattered power outages across Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – As the wind gusts pick up, the number of power outages across Massachusetts is increasing. VIDEO: 2024 Weather Review A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of western Massachusetts until 10 p.m. Thursday. Winds could gust up to ...
Power Outages Massachusetts: High winds are causing power out power outages. What to know
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result," the National Weather Service Boston warned. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."
Mass power outages hit Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve: Here's what to know
Puerto Rico experienced a massive power outage beginning at about 5:30 a.m. local time Tuesday morning. "While the cause of the outage is under investigation, preliminary findings point to a failure in an underground line," Luma said in a statement to Reuters.
High winds blamed for power outages in central Pa.
Several power outages are being reported in parts of central Pennsylvania. PPL’s Outage Map shows outages in several areas in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon and Lancaster counties impacting about 1,500 customers. Many of the outages are related to tripped breakers and blown fuses due to high winds.
Gusty winds in Maine may cause some power outages before colder weather arrives
Very gusty winds could lead to scattered power outages in Maine on Thursday. Quieter and colder weather then arrives for the weekend and will continue into next week. Thursday will be mainly cloudy and very windy.
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Duquesne Light requests extra aid as thousands remain without power in Allegheny County
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