Severe weather caused widespread power outages affecting customers in Western New York on September 3, 2026.
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What happened
Severe weather caused widespread power outages affecting customers in Western New York on September 3, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Storm knocked out power to National Grid customers in Buffalo; restoration efforts are underway.1 source
- Severe weather impacted Niagara County and the wider region of Western New York.Sub-event
Severe weather warnings led to widespread power outages in Western New York.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Grid
Adjacent upstate NY and MA utility; NECEC PPA signatory; partner with RWE on Community Offshore Wind.
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Western New York
region in New York, United States
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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