Power Restored to Thousands After Western North Carolina Storms
Power has been restored to thousands of customers in western North Carolina, including Asheville, following severe thunderstorms that caused widespread outages and some traffic light disruptions.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 30, 2026 —
Thousands of customers in western North Carolina, including those in Asheville, have had their power restored after severe thunderstorms swept through the region. The storms caused widespread power outages and disrupted traffic light operations.
The exact number of customers initially affected by the outages was not immediately provided. Utility companies worked to restore electricity to the affected areas. Information regarding the specific duration of the outages or the timeline for full restoration was not detailed in the provided summary.
In addition to power disruptions, the severe weather led to some traffic light malfunctions. The specific intersections or areas affected by these traffic light issues were not specified. Authorities likely advised motorists to treat affected intersections as all-way stops during the disruptions.
Further details regarding the extent of the damage caused by the thunderstorms, the specific utility companies involved in the restoration efforts, or any reported impacts on infrastructure beyond power and traffic lights were not included in the summary.
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