KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Power outages scattered across the Monadnock Region Tuesday morning were the focus of a live radio interview featuring William Hinkle, who provided the latest updates during an appearance on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio.

Hinkle, who serves as external communications director for Eversource Energy, said the combination of heavy rain and overnight wind gusts led to widespread but scattered outages across the state.

In the Monadnock Region, including the Keene area, just over 300 customers remained without electricity as of Tuesday morning. Crews had already restored power to more than 3,000 customers locally since the storm intensified late Monday night.

Statewide, outages peaked much higher, though Hinkle said progress had been steady. Between 6,000 and 7,000 customers were still without power Tuesday morning, with most outages already assigned to crews for repair or assessment.

Hinkle described the outages as “spotty,” with smaller pockets of customers affected rather than large-scale outages in a single location. He noted that impacts generally followed higher elevations, including areas along the Appalachian corridor, with additional activity in southern parts of the state.

Despite continued wind gusts Tuesday morning, Hinkle said conditions were improving enough for crews to safely continue restoration work. Since around 11 p.m. Monday, nearly 40,000 customers across New Hampshire had their power restored.

A significant portion of those restorations came through Eversource’s automated systems, which allow operators to reroute electricity remotely. Hinkle said roughly half of all outages over the course of a year can now be resolved in under five minutes using that technology, reducing the need for on-site repairs in some cases.

He added that traditional line crews have also been actively responding overnight and into the morning, addressing damage caused by fallen trees and debris.

Looking at the broader winter season, Hinkle said New Hampshire’s electrical system has fared relatively well compared to neighboring states, largely due to lighter, drier snow and fewer high-wind events. However, he cautioned that as temperatures rise, heavier, wetter snow could pose greater risks in the weeks ahead.

Hinkle also emphasized safety, urging residents to stay clear of any downed power lines and to treat them as if they are live. He advised calling 911 and reporting outages directly to Eversource rather than assuming others have already done so.

Utility crews are expected to continue restoration efforts throughout the day, with most remaining outages in the region anticipated to be resolved as conditions improve.