Thousands Without Power in Western North Carolina After Storms
Over 4,000 Duke Energy customers in western North Carolina, primarily in Buncombe, Graham, Macon, and Swain counties, are without power following scattered thunderstorms and a tornado warning on Tuesday. Restoration times are currently estimated as unavailable for all affected counties.
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Scattered thunderstorms and a tornado warning on Tuesday have left over 4,000 Duke Energy customers in western North Carolina without power. The outages are primarily impacting Buncombe, Graham, Macon, and Swain counties.
As of Tuesday, restoration times for all affected counties were unavailable. The severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms and a tornado warning, are the cause of the widespread power disruptions.
Duke Energy has not yet provided estimated times for when power will be restored to the impacted areas. Residents in Buncombe, Graham, Macon, and Swain counties are advised to monitor local updates for further information regarding the outages and restoration efforts.
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