3/16/2026 Power Outages Due to Strong Winds

Mid-March 2026 Strong Wind Event Affecting Cattaraugus County (and Beyond)

You may be aware that the strong winds over the past few days have caused several electrical outages. Electric has gone on and off in some areas more than once. Those electrical outages continue today as trees and lines are still coming down, even into this morning and coming afternoon. Power companies have been prepared for this event and have released information regarding their plans and response:

National Grid Preparing for Strong Winds to Impact Upstate New York Early This Week

NYSEG and RG&E Prepared for Strong Storm System Moving Across New York

When you lose electric at your home (or business), it is important that you call your power company's outage phone number to report that event. If there is an emergency or you see a downed power line, call 911 immediately.

Report a National Grid outage by calling 1-800-867-5222.

Report a NYSEG outage by calling 1-800-572-1131.

In addition, you can visit the link below to get details on when your company expects your electric to be restored.

National Grid Outage Central

NYSEG Outage Central

Weather Update(s) Related to the Current Power Outages

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory that remains in effect for Cattaraugus, Allegany, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, [Northern areas of] Cayuga, and Oswego counties through 8 PM this evening, March 16, 2026.

National Weather Service Weather Update as of 05:00AM on March 16, 2026