Power Outage in Pittsfield, MA

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Pittsfield Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Downed power lines and half inch diameter hail was reported.

Richmond Furnace - Richmond Furnace
October 16, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was downed onto power lines on Stony Brook Road off Monument Valley Road near the Town of Great Barrington, leading to some power outages.

Risingdale - Risingdale
June 23, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were reported down in New Marlborough due to thunderstorm winds.

New Marlborough - New Marlborough
July 27, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that a microburst occurred in the Greenridge section of Dalton. Most of the direct damage from the microburst was to several hardwood and softwood trees, although one roof was partially lifted up on a house as a result of the wind as well. Newspaper media reported that at least twenty trees were downed in the area and power lines were downed as well. Minor damage to homes, mainly due to falling trees, occurred at least six residences. An EF1 tornado also occurred nearby, but the majority of the damage was attributed to the microburst.

North Adams Jct - North Adams Jct
July 27, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was downed and on power lines on Mountain Road in Lanesborough due to thunderstorm winds.

Berhshirg - Berhshirg

Episodes

August 26, 2022

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region as a frontal system pushed through. A few of these storms became severe downing trees and power lines.

March 7, 2022

A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds pushed through western Massachusetts during the evening hours of March 7, 2022 resulting in numerous reports of downed trees and powerlines. Around 1,900 customers lost power.

October 16, 2021

Warm and muggy conditions were in place across western Massachusetts on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in which an approaching cold front produced a narrow cold-frontal rain band with embedded thunderstorms that swept eastward across the region. At times, this band produced strong winds resulting in localized wind damage.||There were one area of extensive wind damage, which occurred in and around Dalton. A National Weather Service Storm Survey confirmed a two-mile path of occasional wind damage with maximum estimated winds of 90 mph. Numerous trees were downed across the region, some of which fell onto homes and cars. Damage occurred to structures along the path as well. The local utility company reported roughly 1000 customers without power as a result of the storm.

July 29, 2021

A couple of severe thunderstorms pushed across western Massachusetts during the evening hours of Thursday, July 29, 2021 along a warm front and area of low pressure, downing trees and power lines as a result. These thunderstorms also produced a brief period of heavy rainfall, leading to some minor flooding across the region.

July 27, 2021

A couple of thunderstorms progressed from west to east across western Massachusetts ahead of an approaching cold front from the north during the afternoon hours on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Damaging winds associated with these storms led to downed trees and power lines with the Town of Lenox being the area hardest hit. Two microbursts were confirmed in the Town of Lenox.

News

Folk Music and Dance Calendar 10.30.22 | New Hampshire Public Radio

The Folk Show's listing of open mics, dances and shows in and around our listening area.

Oct 30, 2022

Vehicle crashes into utility pole on Route 2 in North Adams | Breaking | berkshireeagle.com

A vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on Route 2 in North Adams on Tuesday morning, knocking out power on the city's west side.

Oct 4, 2022

Eversource power loss in Pittsfield closes businesses and briefly traps a man in an elevator | Central Berkshires | berkshireeagle.com

A power loss cut business activity short late Wednesday afternoon and affected residences along North Street.

Aug 3, 2022

UPDATE: Power restored to Brown, Oconto County | WFRV Open Navigation Close Navigation

UPDATE: Power restored to Brown, Oconto County

Apr 15, 2022

Massachusetts Power Outage Map: Thousands Without Electricity Amid High Wind Warning – NBC Boston

Power outages are the biggest concern in the latest storm with a high wind warning. Thousands of people woke up in the dark Friday morning in Massachusetts.

Feb 18, 2022

Icy roads, power outages, closed schools and businesses; winter storm settles over region | Local News | benningtonbanner.com

BENNINGTON — Schools closed throughout Vermont on Friday, state offices opened two hours late, downed lines knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses, and cars and pedestrians faced

Feb 4, 2022

Massachusetts Power Outage Map: See Which Towns Have No Power – NBC Boston

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency warned that the greatest risk for outages was in the eastern part of the state, including Cape Cod and the...

Jan 29, 2022

Power outages possible Friday as 30 to 70 mph wind gusts, ‘dangerously cold wind chills’ sweep across Massachusetts - masslive.com

It's expected to feel like 17 degrees below zero in Springfield Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Jan 14, 2022

Massachusetts Power Outage Map: Here’s Where Power is Out – NBC Boston

Thousands of Massachusetts residents are without power Friday as a powerful storm moves through New England, bringing heavy rain and wind.

Nov 12, 2021

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

City Pittsfield
County Berkshire
State Massachusetts (MA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 01201, 01202, 01203

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