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Wind Storm Knocks Out Power, Closes Streets in Western NY

3/17/2026

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A wind storm on Sunday caused outages and closed Second Street from Prendergast Avenue to Foote Avenue in Western New York.
National Grid reported over 2,900 outages overall and 91 active incidents in Kiantone.
The storm prompted replacement of poles and transformers across the region.
Crews remain on site while power is expected to be restored by 10:45 p.m. Sunday.
City officials will update residents on road reopenings via Facebook.

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A wind storm on Sunday caused outages and closed Second Street from Prendergast Avenue to Foote Avenue in Western New York.
National Grid reported over 2,900 outages overall and 91 active incidents in Kiantone.
The storm prompted replacement of poles and transformers across the region.
Crews remain on site while power is expected to be restored by 10:45 p.m. Sunday.
City officials will update residents on road reopenings via Facebook.