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A power line was reported down across the roadway near Rockingham.
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout Richmond County.
A tree knocked out power near the intersection of Hannah Pickett Ave and Safie 5th St in east Rockingham.
A quarter of an inch of freezing rain was reported across the county, resulting in trees and power lines down throughout the county.
News
Our turn: Ian tears through Guilford County, sparing little in its windy wake
GREENSBORO — The relentless rain. The whipping wind. The fierce fury.
Downed power lines close I-77 in both directions in south Charlotte Open Navigation Close Navigation
Both directions of Interstate 77 are shut down in south Charlotte Monday morning due to downed power lines across the roadway, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Power outage at PTI Airport in Greensboro
A power outage is impacting travel at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.
STORM BLOG: Tracking thunderstorms in the Piedmont | wfmynews2.com
Stay with WFMY News 2 for your latest weather updates in the Triad as we are keeping an eye on all things weather!
Hundreds of thousands of outages as storms sweep N.C.
Central N.C. hardest hit by outages.
Piedmont Triad storms cause power outages and damage
Strong storms moved through North Carolina Friday, causing damage throughout the Piedmont Triad.
Rockingham, county working on wastewater deal for industrial complex - The Richmond Observer
North Carolina power outages winter storm
Power outages continue to impact thousands of residents across North Carolina as snow and ice accumulated on power lines and trees during the winter storm that hit Sunday.
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.
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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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Rockingham, North Carolina
City | Rockingham |
County | Richmond |
State | North Carolina (NC) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 28379, 28380 |
Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Richmond County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Richmond County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.