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Strong winds from a gravity wave, produced from nearby thunderstorms, continued past midnight on the 4th. Damage from the winds included a large oak tree blown down in Fort Johnson Estates near the Charleston Harbor on James Island, trees down in the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant, large limbs knocked down in downtown Charleston, and 2 power poles knocked down on Sullivan's Island.
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Power out after car struck utility pole along Savannah Highway | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are responding to a collision with caused damage to a utility pole along US 17/Savannah Highway on Monday afternoon. A vehicle struck the pole outside of Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q around 3:00 p.m. Crews are routing traffic around the crash. They have one lane open in both directions along Savannah Highway […]
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Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States, causing destruction likely among the worst in the nation’s history.
Power outages reported across the Lowcountry | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Power outages have been reported across the Lowcountry as Hurricane Ian lashes the South Carolina coast. This page will be updated frequently. Dominion Energy Dominion Energy is reporting that 42,102 Lowcountry customers are without power as of 7:35 p.m. Charleston County – 34,889 Berkeley County – 3,647 Dorchester County – 3,563 Colleton […]
Winter conditions, slick roadways and power outages across the Lowcountry Saturday morning Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Many in the Lowcountry are waking up to icy conditions and slick roadways Saturday morning.
Winds up to 69 mph blast Charleston area, toppling steeple, construction scaffolding | News | postandcourier.com
The National Weather Service’s Charleston office clocked speeds of 69 mph at Shutes Folly, a small island about a mile offshore at Charleston Harbor, according to a meteorologist. The weather
Squirrel knocks out power to hundreds in downtown Charleston | News | postandcourier.com
There were initially three outage areas, the largest of which swallowed much of the peninsula’s lower tip west of Meeting Street and north of Broad Street.
Power restored to customers on Folly Beach, James Island | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Power has been restored to thousands of Dominion Energy customers after an outage early Thursday morning. Officials with Dominion told News 2 power for most customers was restored around 9:00 a.m. The outages was due to severe weather and lightning that damages a utility pole. The pole has been replaced. FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) […]
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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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Folly Beach, South Carolina
| City | Folly Beach |
| County | Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 29439 |
Lightning struck a power pole on Folly Beach Road between Oak Island Drive and Little Oak Island Drive resulting in a power outage to Folly Beach.