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High winds cause power outages across WNY

High winds have caused power outages across Western New York.

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport lost power early Thursday afternoon, but it has since been restored according to an airport spokesperson.

Utility companies report that more than 1000 customers are currently impacted.

National Grid Outages

National Grid reports more than 400 outages, with Erie County bearing the brunt. Approximately 100 customers are currently without power in the city of Lackawanna,

Click here to view the National Grid's outage map

NYSEG Outages

NYSEG is reporting more than 800 outages across the region, with 773 of those in Erie County. There are 147 customers without power in the towns of Wales and Aurora.

Click here to view NYSEG's outage map.

Holly Kirkpatrick is a journalist whose work includes investigations, data journalism, and feature stories that hold those in power accountable. She joined BTPM in December 2022.