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A tree fell on power lines, resulting in power outages around Monticello Ave.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Durham County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Durham County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.
A power outage was caused by fallen trees damaging the power equipment, near the intersection of Infinity Rd and Seterra Bend in Durham.
Trees and power lines were reported down along Birch Drive.
Power lines were reported down near the intersection of Range Road and Cassam Road.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 56 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Durham County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Durham County as a result of the strong winds.
A tree was reported down on a house and power lines were reported down near North Miami Boulevard.
One tree was reported down on power lines in downtown Durham.
Power lines and a power pole fell on bus in Durham.
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.
Multiple trees were reported down on power lines near the intersection of Guess Road and Latta Road.
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 20,000 customers.
One tree and power-line was blown down near the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Vesson Avenue.
Power lines were blown down approximately 4 miles west-northwest of Durham.
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 Durham County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Durham County as a result of the strong winds.
Trees and power-lines were blown down at NC Highway 7) and Holloway Street, blocking the intersection.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 mph downed scattered trees and limbs, resulting in scattered power outages across the county. The wind toppled a tree onto a car on West Trinity Avenue, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the driver.
A tree and power lines were reported down near Patterson Road.
A tree and several power lines were blown down along a short swath through Gorman.
A tree and several power lines were blown down along a short swath through Gorman.
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 6 to 8 inches fell across the county. The heavy wet snow caused widespread power outages from falling trees and power lines. At the peak of the storm, over 40,000 customers were without power in the county.
One tree was reported down on power lines near I-85 near mile marker 172.
Tree and powerlines were blown down onto a car at Dollar Avenue. Monetary damages were estimated.
A power line was blown down at 3137 Fayetteville Street.
Numerous trees, power lines and power poles were blown down from near Chapel Hill to near Parkwood. A 55-year old man was killed by a falling tree as he was standing on the back deck of his home on Roper Lane in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Numerous trees, power lines and power poles were blown down from near Chapel Hill to near Parkwood. A 55-year old man was killed by a falling tree as he was standing on the back deck of his home on Roper Lane in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
One quarter of an inch of ice from freezing rain resulted in widespread downed trees and power-lines.
One tree was reported down on a power line near Carpenter Pond Road.
A power pole, power lines and multiple trees were blown down along a swath from several miles west of Bahama to several miles northeast of Bahama.
A power pole, power lines and multiple trees were blown down along a swath from several miles west of Bahama to several miles northeast of Bahama.
Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.
Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.
Hope Valley Road was closed between Devon Road and Surrey Lane due to a downed tree and some downed power lines.
A couple of trees and power-lines were blown down along Duke Street, Broad Street and near Avondale and Interstate 85.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the city of Durham, with one tree falling onto a van.
Scattered trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.
Scattered trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.
Several trees and power-lines were blown down across the county.
Power line was reported downed on Cole Mill Road near Kimball Drive.||.
One tree was reported down near the intersection of Massey Chapel and Fayetteville Road. Power was also out at this location after the storm.
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 couple of trees fell on homes causing minor damage.
One tree 6 to 8 inches in diameter was blown down onto power lines on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Roxboro Street.
Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph was observed throughout the county with many locations experiencing wind gusts in excess of 50 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.
Trees and power lines were blown down, some blocking Highway 70.
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Numerous trees and a few power lines blown down.
News
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Severe weather or natural disasters will almost always knock out power for some of us.
4 Chapel Hill intersections without power Open Navigation Close Navigation
Drivers are asked to treat intersections without power as a four-way stop.
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Hurricane Ian is gone but it has left behind many toppled trees and hundreds of thousands of people without power in North Carolina.
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Many across the Triangle are still without power Sunday as Duke Energy crews continue to work to restore remaining power.
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Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia
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One person is displaced after a house fire in Hillsborough during Hurricane Ian Friday night, according to the Orange Rural Fire Department.
Duke Energy working quickly, but no timeline for power outages
Jeff Brooks with Duke Energy provides an update on North Carolina power outages from Hurricane Ian on Oct. 1, 2022, at 9 a.m.
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@PiedmontEMC any update on what caused power outage in Carrboro and when it will be repaired?
@NC_Governor Random power outage on Christmas Eve morning without notice was not great
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@LUFC @Boost_Drinks Did Struijk and Rasmus’ chest bump not cause a power outage?
Is it really a power outage if no one posts about it on the neighborhood fb group?
Dealing with the power outage only way we know how: https://t.co/gm51Dpifo1
Friday, June 17: The DFC is CLOSED for the remainder of the day due to a power outage.
@carynwalsh716 @chesneyedwards1 I hope you avoid power outages down there..be safe!!
@Erich_K8 It shouldn't! More snow/less ice is good for reducing power outage likelihood:)
Power outage at 10:49 am on a day at home with kids during an ice storm, here we go…
Power outage TSA line wraps around the building. @RDUAirport https://t.co/rdhVFLGLyT
A ground stop is in place at #RDU due to TERMINAL POWER OUTAGE #flightdelay https://t.co/lj6LbJcDKq
Just a girl asking the universe for a power outage so I can take a nap
@CassieY4 Did you dial WE1 1111 after every power outage? (this could be a regional thing)
all durham social media managers during this power outage: https://t.co/rqT7hA6ka7
The power outage did not impact the NMR instrumentation in the LSRC or FFSC
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Friday, 3/19 - club closed due to power outage. We'll send an update when it turns back on!
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We called WE1-1111 after every power outage ended https://t.co/upQLUmVMgB
Huh? Why wld you cancel remote learning? Maybe power outages? Okay https://t.co/2GyH01ya97
Due to a power outage we will be closed today. https://t.co/MuP6H6gGGn
Things that make you go “Hmmm” Power outage at our usual voting location Off to a different place
@KollabKorner Remember that time you kept playing during a power outage?
Power outage in southern Chapel Hill, Big Woods Road area. C’mon, @DukeEnergyStorm, do your thing!
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Something about a power outage really makes me feel the absence of coffee
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Ruh Roh! Boom and power outage. Duke estimates uptime at 11:45 PM
@DukeEnergy so y’all having power outages during a pandemic?
@ElleWibble are you at least having bad storms like we are? you can blame a power outage?
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So the school having a power outage tomorrow and we having classes?
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Y’all said the power outage ends at 9:45 ... why is the power still out ?
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@domusvita Good outcome. He's in good company with the power outage. They'll get it back soon
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This power outage came at the worst time. I was DEEP into my nap ?
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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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Durham, North Carolina
| City | Durham |
| County | Durham |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710 |
A tree was reported down on power lines, resulting in power outages around the intersection of Willowdale Dr and Driftwood Dr.