Updated: Power Outages Reported Across Southampton

With temps soaring, and air conditioners on full throttle in homes and businesses, the Long Island Power Authority reported power outages across the island and in Southampton on Friday.

According to LIPA, there were some 461 homes without power in East Quogue, 154 in Shinnecock Hills, 110 in Westhampton and 240 in Sagaponack. There are also scattered outages in Hampton Bays, Noyack and Quogue.

In response, the town of Southampton extended its Hampton Bays hours into Friday evening and will reopen on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Most of the outages were caused from blown fuses or transformers, according to Mark Gross with LIPA.

Most had power back by 7:30 p.m., but in some areas estimated restoration times aren't until midnight or later, according to estimates from the power authority.

High temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered heat-related outages, according to the Long Island Power Authority.

In a statement, LIPA said that it has sufficient supply to meet energy demand during the heat wave. They encouraged customers to use electricity efficiently during the heat and high humidity.

Extra crews will be on duty this weekend to respond to heat-related outages.

To use energy efficiently during periods of high heat and humidity, customers should, according to LIPA do the following:

• Put air conditioners on timers, don't let them run when not at home;
• Set air conditioners at 78 degrees;
• Use fans to circulate cool air, which helps cut air conditioner use;
• Set refrigerators and freezers at most efficient temperatures; and
• Run major appliances such as clothes and dishwashers in the morning or late evening to avoid the peak demand hours of 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Customers who experience an outage should call 1-800- 490-0075 or can visit LIPA’s Storm Center website.