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A couple of trees and power poles were blown down along a swath from near Colfax to just northwest of Greensboro.
Trees and power lines down near Oakridge Military Academy.
Trees down and reports of power outages.
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North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm
Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia
Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update
Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.
What you need to know as Ian impacts North Carolina
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for parts of the Triad, including Guilford, Forsyth, Davie, and Randolph counties. Heavy rain is forecasted throughout the day Friday and into the evening, with possible winds gusting to 57 mph.
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Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
Large power outage impacts High Point | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A large power outage impacted the City of High Point on Tuesday. According to the High Point Facebook page, they were working on restoring power across the city after a “large” power outage. The power was restored around 2:40 p.m., according to the City of High Point. Officials are still […]
Severe weather knocks out power at Piedmont Triad International Airport | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Power was out at the Piedmont Triad International Airport due to severe weather on Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement released by PTI. The power was reportedly restored around 8 p.m. PTI officials urge people to check with their airline for the most up-to-date information. Check the FOX8 Interactive Radar […]
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
Randleman power outage, Duke Energy, 2,000 without power Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — An overnight power outage left over 2,000 residents without power in Randleman early Saturday morning. Mass reports of outages appear to have begun just after midnight at around 2:00 a.m. Officials with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to FOX8 that they received a call at 2:12 a.m. about a tree […]
Crews restoring power, removing trees after uncommon storm
Crews were working to restore electricity to parts of Oak Ridge and the rest of Anderson County Thursday after an uncommon storm system camped out.
Massive power outage in Greensboro Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
A massive power outage is affecting large areas of Greensboro according to Duke Energy.
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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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Oak Ridge, North Carolina
| City | Oak Ridge |
| County | Guilford |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27310 |
Yes, Off West Outer/ Morningside Dr.
The power went out at 5 pm Tuesday and as of Thursday evening it was still out . Is there any possible time frame for getting power back on ? Some information would be nice.
Does the outage include Benbow-Merrill Road?