Power Outage in Kernersville, NC

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Duke Energy
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EnergyUnited
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Georgia Power
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SAWNEE
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Amicalola Electric Memebership Corporation
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Kernersville Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 19, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power outages were reported from trees falling on power lines.

Easton View - Easton View
June 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout eastern Forsyth County.

Grims Xrds - Grims Xrds
March 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were reported down on West Mountain Street near Clifton Street.

Kernersville - Kernersville
September 30, 2022 - Tropical Storm

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.

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July 5, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Shiloh Church Rd and Germanton Rd in Stanleyville.

Stanleyville - Stanleyville

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August 12, 2021

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.

News

Ask SAM: Why aren't more utility lines buried underground in Winston-Salem?

Q: Over the past few weeks there have been upgrades and replacements of utility poles at Reynolda Road at Polo Road along with tree trimming. What is the criterion for

Nov 3, 2022

What supplies you may need ahead of rain and wind from Ian

WXII 12 News talked with a store owner of a Triad hardware supply store to understand what you may need ahead of the rain and wind from Ian.

Sep 29, 2022

Fire breaks out at a Kernersville Business | wfmynews2.com

A call came in around 4:27 p.m. about a fire in progress on West Mountain Street.

May 22, 2022

Wind, rain and snow expected today in the Triad | wfmynews2.com

The storms are bringing heavy rain and wind ahead of possible wet snowfall Monday.

Jan 3, 2022

Power outage impacting Kernersville expected to last until Thursday morning

The power outage was caused by a truck that hit a utility pole in Kernersville

Jan 30, 2019

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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

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