While the “Bomb Cyclone” system is expected to bring much higher winds on Monday, the initial gusts and storms this evening have already begun impacting the grid, particularly in the southwest and western parts of the state.
Breakdown by Utility
The majority of the outages are concentrated within the AES Ohio service area, which covers much of the Dayton region.
Utility Provider – Customers Without Power
AES Ohio – 1,218
FirstEnergy – 461
AEP Ohio – 300
Adams Rural Electric – 28
Duke Energy – 24
Hardest Hit Areas
Miami County: Currently the most impacted county in the state, with 1,195 customers out (roughly 5.6% of the county’s tracked customers).
Huron County: Reporting 288 customers without power.
Wayne County: Reporting 194 customers without power.
What to Expect Next
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that remains in effect until 1:00 AM Tuesday. Winds are expected to shift and intensify overnight into Monday morning, with sustained speeds of 20–30 mph and gusts potentially reaching 55–60 mph. Utility companies are warning that these sustained winds may lead to more widespread outages as tree limbs are weakened.