A significant spring storm has resulted in over 28,000 power outages across Nova Scotia as of 9:30 a.m. today. The storm has particularly impacted areas such as Dartmouth and Clayton Park, where approximately 4,700 and 5,200 customers are without power, respectively.
In the City of Brockton, Massachusetts, 1,189 customers are experiencing outages as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, contributing to a total of more than 50,000 outages throughout the state. The storm has brought high winds and heavy rainfall, with forecasts predicting 30 to 50 mm of rain in Halifax, and localized downpours potentially reaching up to 60 mm.
CityNews Meteorologist Allister Aalders noted, “It’s a widespread 30 to 50 mm of rain in the Halifax area, and I think most will be in the 40 to 50 mm range, and because we could see localized downpours or thunderstorms, there could be pockets of 60 mm.” This heavy rainfall is expected to exacerbate the already challenging conditions.
Wind gusts have also been significant, particularly in Pennsylvania, where gusts are nearing 30 mph. Temperatures in the region are hovering in the upper 20s to low 30s, creating a chilling effect that feels even colder, with reports indicating it feels like the teens in some areas.
The Brockton Emergency Management Agency confirmed the ongoing situation, stating, “As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, there are currently 1189 customers without power in the City of Brockton.” This highlights the widespread impact of the storm across multiple states.
Christopher Laird, Chief Operating Officer of National Grid New England Electric, reassured residents, saying, “We’ve been tracking this storm for several days and our crews and contractors are fully prepared to respond and support customers should outages occur.” This preparedness is crucial as the storm continues to affect power supply.
As the storm progresses, observers are closely monitoring the situation, with expectations of further developments in power restoration efforts. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for restoring power to affected areas.
