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Kernersville Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout eastern Forsyth County.
Power lines were reported down on West Mountain Street near Clifton Street.
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Forsyth County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Forsyth County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.
Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Shiloh Church Rd and Germanton Rd in Stanleyville.
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A lee trough was present across the northwest Piedmont of western North Carolina. Daytime heating along with plentiful moisture led to numerous showers and storms across the northwest Piedmont. Storms became severe in Forsyth County, producing several downed trees, some power lines. A house fire was reported, possibly due to a lightning strike.
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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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Kernersville, North Carolina
City | Kernersville |
County | Forsyth |
State | North Carolina (NC) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 27284, 27285 |
Power outages were reported from trees falling on power lines.