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Public reported multiple trees and power lines blown down.
FD reported multiple trees and power lines blown down along Chesnee Highway, from just east of the center of the Green Creek community to the Rutherford County line.
Multiple trees were blown down on a home on Red Fox Rd, about 5 miles east northeast of Tryon. A tree was blown down on power lines on Golf Course Rd near Landrum Rd. A fell on a home Collinsville Rd, about 6 miles east southeast of Columbus. A shed was also flipped in the area.
Trees were blown down on power lines on Howard Gap Rd and on I-26 at mile marker 62. Two more trees fell along highway 108 near Harmon Field Rd.
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An isolated slow-moving severe thunderstorm produced a couple areas of straight-line damaging winds. Power lines were blown down west of Columbus and trees and power lines were downed in the city.
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Two Charlotte schools were impacted and Duke Energy reported thousands of customers had been without power.
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More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
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Duke Energy officials said the outage was first reported shortly after 4:30 a.m.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Utilities is announcing the launch of a text-based system to keep people updated about power outages in the area 24 hours a day. Officials said in a media release, the messages will include an initial alert soon after the system indicates an outage that affects the customer, a link to […]
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A strong thunderstorm brought down trees and knocked out power to thousands across the Triangle on Friday evening.
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Duke Energy’s outage map was also showing thousands without power across the region, as heavy winds could potentially cause more outages.
Thousands without power amid outage between Western Blvd, Tryon Road | News | technicianonline.com
According to Duke Energy, power went out in the corridor between Western Boulevard and Tryon Road in the evening on Aug. 19, roughly covering most student housing along Gorman Street.
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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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Tryon, North Carolina
| City | Tryon |
| County | Polk |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28782 |
FD reported multiple trees and some power lines blown down in the Green Creek area, centered around Green Creek Drive.