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Nicole latest: Last of rain storms continue to push east Zoom In Zoom In
On Friday night, heavy rain and strong winds pushed across central North Carolina.
PHOTOS: Power outages, cleanup continues as Triangle recovers from Ian | WUNC
Ian will continue to weaken near the North Carolina-Virginia border through late today, according to the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center.
Tree hits Carrboro home as 100K+ in Triangle remain without power | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
A tree fell through the roof of a home on King St. in Carrboro late in the afternoon. Burnette Smith said her sister was in the home lying in bed while it happened.
Triangle cities, power companies prepare for impacts of Hurricane Ian Open Navigation Close Navigation
"Self-healing technology in Durham will come into play if we experience some outages," said Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks.
Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In
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."
Severe weather causes power outages, downed trees across Hampton Roads
According to James City County officials, strong thunderstorms in the area have caused several trees in the county to fall.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Power outages, minor damage seen after severe storms, tornado warning in central NC | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation
In Person County, a home just east of Roxboro was hit by lightning, which sparked a small fire, Roxboro fire officials said.
Brief afternoon storms leave damage, power outages behind in central NC Zoom In
Afternoon storms rolled through central North Carolina on Sunday, knocking out power and downing massive trees.
Power restored for most residents, damage still a concern after severe weather in the Triangle Zoom In Zoom In
Jeff Brooks with Duke Energy said the Triangle took a bigger hit from Friday's storms than many may realize.
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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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Triangle, Virginia
| City | Triangle |
| County | Prince William |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 22172 |