Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Waves, North Carolina? Contact your local utility company.
News
Pomerelle Ski Resort Opening Before Thanksgiving
Pomerelle Ski Resort has announced that they can start the season early.
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.
Woolly Worms Have Arrived and They're Predicting Winter 2022-23 loading... loading... loading...
My Grandma Morgan strongly believed that the Woolly worm was the most accurate predictor of winter weather. If that's true, here is what they are saying about winter 2022-23.
We all have to pull together': Carolinas continue to grapple with Ian's aftermath
Cleanup from the devastation of Hurricane Ian continued across the Carolinas this weekend following its landfall as a Category 1 storm on the South Carolina coast Friday. In the aftermath, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stressed caution during the recovery process after storm-related incidents claimed the lives of four people. Two men were killed in separate incidents in Johnston County. A 25-year-old man died Friday when he lost control of his vehicle and hydroplaned, striking another vehicle,
Ian brings wet, windy conditions to NC coast as it arrives in Carolinas
Rain bands from Hurricane Ian lashed Southeastern North Carolina Friday as storm-driven waves brought heavy surf and erosion woes to area beaches.
NOON UPDATE: Hampton Roads, Southwest Virginia hit hardest by power outages
Noon update: Dominion Energy is reporting 25,946 customers without power in Virginia as of midday Saturday.
North Carolina: Gusty wind, rain causes power outages
Power out? Find out how to report power outages to Duke Energy and other companies in your area in North Carolina.
Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon
It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Waves, North Carolina
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other North Carolina cities.
Waves, North Carolina
| City | Waves |
| County | Dare |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27982 |