High winds and rain caused thousands of power outages across parts of New York state on Sunday.

According to numbers from utility companies Rochester Gas & Electric, National Grid and New York State Electric & Gas, more than 75,000 customers lost power as of 6:55 p.m.

Tornado Warnings were issued for parts of Cayuga and Onondaga counties in Central New York and parts of Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties in the North County. Those warnings have since cleared. Several other counties in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Central New York also saw Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. 

A Flood Watch was issued for the North Country, Mohawk Valley, and Capital Region and continues through Monday. The combination of rainfall, snow melt and river ice could lead to localized flooding.

National Grid says the majority of the damage is concentrated in the Greater Syracuse area, with winds causing tree damage from 5 to 6 p.m. Crews are working to clear debris and restore service, with most outages expected to be restored by late Sunday night.

Areas that got heavy snow this winter, and those near rivers, are at risk for some localized flooding.

Gov. Kathy Hochul directed state agencies to prepare for the intense weather. The state pre-positioned hundreds of pieces of equipment to help.

“I have directed my administration to mobilize and prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding this weekend as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of all New Yorkers,” Hochul said. “I urge all New Yorkers to take precautions, monitor your local forecast, and stay weather aware as the storm impacts the state.”

Utility companies have about 5,500 workers available statewide to help with damage assessment, response, repair and restoration efforts.

Stay tuned to Weather On The 1's forecast for the latest this weekend.