Strong storms his the area around 6pm, Columbia County was hit the hardest, especially in the northern part of the county.
National Grid is reporting over 3000 out, in the Kinderhook, Niverville, and North Chatham areas.They're estimating restoration by 11:30 tonight
NYSEG is reporting 629 out, mostly in the town of Ghent. They are hoping to have everyone back by 10.