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Blowing Rock, NC issues boil water alert | wcnc.com
Residents in Blowing Rock are advised to boil all water until further notice after town officials reported low water pressure and total outages in some areas.
Duke Energy as of 7:20 p.m. reported 88,000 power outages near Raleigh and 11,000 outages in Durham with 2,000 power outages in Hillsborough. Open Navigation Close Navigation
100K+ power outages in central NC as severe storms hit Triangle
Multiple power outages reported in the Charlotte area | wcnc.com
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First Alert: Thursday will remain mild after multiple Tornado Warnings on Wednesday Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Rutherford counties until 12 a.m.
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The Carolinas are hoping to thaw out after an icy mix left roads covered and impassable in many areas.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina
| City | Blowing Rock |
| County | Watauga |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28605 |