High Winds From Today’s Storm Knock Out Power Across Plymouth County
PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA — Strong winds and heavy rain from today’s storm are believed to be the primary cause of widespread power outages across Plymouth County.
The coastal and inland communities experienced powerful gusts during the afternoon and early evening hours, leading to downed tree limbs and utility lines. As a result, residents in towns including Plymouth, Marshfield, Kingston, Duxbury, Brockton, Bridgewater, and nearby areas reported losing electricity.
Utility crews were deployed throughout the county to assess damage and begin restoration work. At this time, no complete tally of outages has been released by the electric provider, but weather conditions during the storm match typical causes of storm-related power loss.
Officials remind residents to:
- Avoid downed power lines and report them immediately
- Treat non-working traffic signals as four-way stops
- Check on elderly neighbors or those needing electrically powered medical equipment
Restoration efforts are ongoing, and towns across the county are updating residents through official channels. Additional information on outage numbers and expected restoration times will be shared as it becomes available.
Stay with Plimoth News for the latest on weather impacts and power restoration across Plymouth County.
