UPDATE: A powerful winter storm has crippled power services in Buffalo, N.Y., leaving thousands of residents without electricity. As of 6:30 a.m. today, both National Grid and NYSEG report significant outages across Western New York, with numbers still climbing as conditions worsen.
URGENT: The storm, which hit the region on Monday, has not only disrupted daily life but also posed serious safety risks as temperatures plunge. Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
As of this morning, the latest outage figures indicate that nearly 10,000 customers are affected by the power cuts, with the hardest-hit areas including Erie and Niagara counties. Crews are mobilizing to restore service, but restoration efforts may be hampered by ongoing severe weather conditions.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents to prepare for possible prolonged outages. National Grid and NYSEG are actively updating their outage maps and customer service lines to provide real-time information.
Residents are advised to check their local forecast and stay tuned for updates on restoration timelines. This developing situation is expected to evolve throughout the day as the storm continues to impact the area.
Stay safe, Buffalo, and keep informed about how this winter storm is affecting your power and wellbeing.
