Power outages in Massachusetts leaving tens of thousands in the dark during snowstorm

Power outages hit tens of thousands of homes and businesses across Massachusetts as a nor’easter swept through Monday.

According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), more than 80,000 customers had no electricity as of 6:30 a.m.

Hamilton, Essex, Wenham and Scituate were the hardest hit communities.

Wind is a major issue with this storm. Gusts could reach 55-to-70 miles per hour or higher across southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands Monday. Gusts inland could hit 40-to-55 miles per hour.

The heavy, wet snow is expected to bring down trees and power lines across Massachusetts.

If you see a power line down, do not go near it. Call 911 and report it.