Thousands of Massachusetts customers were without electricity on a windy Thursday, but the lights are back on for many.
Dozens of flights going into and out of Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday were delayed or cancelled due to strong winds.
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The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency was reporting about 5,600 power outages across the state as of 4 p.m., but that number was down below 750 by about 11 p.m. Thousands more had been in the dark in New Hampshire and Maine, but the Granite State was down to about 200 Thursday night, with just a few dozen still without power in the Pine Tree State.
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Logan Airport said in a social media post Thursday morning that delays should be expected due to weather, and advised passengers to check in with their airline before coming to the airport.
Due to weather, delays are expected. Passengers are advised to check with their airline on the status of their flight before coming to the airport. Check flight status: https://t.co/UBjQN5Kouq pic.twitter.com/VIm3KEZatR
— Boston Logan International Airport (@BostonLogan) January 2, 2025
According to FlightAware, there were a total of 84 delays at Logan Airport as of Thursday evening and another 57 cancellations.
Wind advisories are in effect for parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire until 10 p.m. Thursday, with gusts expected to top out near 50-55 mph in some areas.