Power Outage in Burlington, NC

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Alamance County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Alamance County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.

An EF-1 tornado touched down near I-85/40 near the Alamance-Guilford County line, then tracked northeastward and into Alamance County. The tornado produced discontinuous damage along the two and half mile path, and had a maximum estimated wind speed of 100 miles per hour. The tornado lifted near South Church Street. Numerous trees and power lines were reported down as a result, along with multiple homes with roofs blown off.

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Alamance County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Alamance County as a result of the strong winds.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. In addition, a 54 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Burlington Alamance Regional Airport.

Five power lines and three trees were reported down in the Burlington area.

Tropical storm wind gusts downed numerous trees, caused widespread power outages, and produced a variety of damage to homes and structures across the county. At the peak of the storm, the total peak outages were around 33,000 customers.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Scattered trees and power-lines were blown down across the county.

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Alamance County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Alamance County as a result of the strong winds.

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown down across the city of Burlington. Damages were estimated.

Multiple trees and power-lines were blown down across the city of Burlington. Damages were estimated.

Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in Union Ridge and Pleasant Groves areas.

Several trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Haw River to near Pleasant Grove.

Snowfall/sleet amounts of 7 to 9 inches fell across the county. The heavy wet snow caused extensive power outages from falling trees and power lines.

One tree was reported down on a power line on Dallas Drive.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along a swath from near Elon College to Mebane. Mebane was especially hard hit, with damage to 15 structures and 9 vehicles.

A tree was blown down onto a power line on New Jersey Avenue in Burlington.

Several trees were blown down along the swath, including a tree down on Spanish Oak Hill and Durham Ext. roads. Downed power-lines were also reported.

Several trees were blown down along the swath, including a tree down on Spanish Oak Hill and Durham Ext. roads. Downed power-lines were also reported.

Between 3 to 4 inches of snow fell across the county. Only a few minor vehicle accidents and power outages were reported.

Numerous trees were blown down countywide blocking many roads and highways. Widespread power outages were caused by the falling trees along with some minor property damage to roofs and small buildings.

Light freezing rain was reported across the area resulting in a light coating of ice on elevated surfaces such as trees, bushes and power lines. Area roads remained clear.

Strong wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph resulted in numerous trees being blown down along resutling in power outages.

Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph along with heavy rain resulted in numerous trees falling and knocking down power lines. A building in Mebane experienced roof damage.

Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Area electric utility companies reported widespread power outages from downed trees and limbs on power lines. The downed trees also resulted in numerous reports of damage to homes, and closed some local roads and interstates.

Numerous trees and power lines down county wide.

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Numerous trees and power lines blown down.