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NC Power Outages: Thousands Affected by Severe Storms
6 Sep
Summary
- Severe weather caused widespread power outages across central North Carolina.
- Thousands of Duke Energy customers are without power in multiple counties.
- Storm damage includes downed trees and power lines, causing road closures.
Severe weather sweeping through central North Carolina on Saturday afternoon has resulted in extensive power outages affecting thousands of Duke Energy customers. Wake County alone has over 6,000 customers without power, while Durham County reports over 2,000 outages and Cumberland County sees more than 3,000 customers in the dark.
Moore County is particularly hard-hit, with approximately 50,000 residents experiencing electricity disruptions. The storm has also caused significant damage, including numerous trees falling onto roadways across the affected areas. Burlington Mills Road in Wake Forest is currently closed due to downed power lines, with no estimated time for reopening.
Emergency responders are clearing debris, and one instance saw a tree fall onto vehicles and power lines. Another tree collapse on U.S. Highway 15-501 blocked the roadway and resulted in a driver being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Duke Energy crews are diligently working to restore power throughout the impacted regions.
