Storms caused power outages for customers in the Capital Region, with warnings issued for severe thunderstorms.
3 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Storms caused power outages for customers in the Capital Region, with warnings issued for severe thunderstorms.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- National Weather Service monitors severe weather in Saratoga County while National Grid serves the affected region.Sub-event
- NWS confirmed a tornado near Wilton after issuing statements regarding severe weather in the Capital Region.Sub-event
- Rainfall caused utility service disruption involving National Grid.Sub-event
Severe thunderstorms led to power outages in the Capital Region.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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Capital Region
in Iceland, the capital Reykjavik and surrounding municipalities
Nothing else this week.
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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