Power outage Coverage

Tornado blew at up to 110 mph in Wilkesboro

On Friday morning, crews were still out on the roads clearing debris, fallen trees and power outages.

WRAL staff

Duke Energy: Animals cause thousands of power outages each year

Power grid blackouts can happen at the worst times, leaving people in the dark. Duke Energy says thousands of those outages are caused by animals each year.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Multi-Media Enterprise Journalist

Power outage at NC State caused by squirrel

A power outage on Tuesday impacted several areas of North Carolina State University's campus.

Cleveland High School dismissing early Monday due to power outage

Cleveland High School will dismiss early Monday after a crash caused the campus to lose power.

Potential $50 billion Southwestern energy giant emerges as Diamondback seeks to buy rival Endeavor

Cost of Durham power outage: Spoiled food, lost business, missed paychecks

Duke Energy customers in Durham lost power earlier this week, causing businesses to close. It cost some businesses thousands of dollars.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Power restored for thousands in Durham after outage that lasted 30+ hours

Power has finally been restored for thousands of Duke Energy customers in Durham who were without power for about 35 hours - after a work crew damaged equipment at a Durham substation.

Thousands still without power 32 hours later, emergency shelter open

Thousands are without power Thursday evening.

Duke Energy response to Durham power outage frustrates new mayor

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams told WRAL News he is frustrated with Duke Energy's response to the outage while expressing concern for the residents in the city's east side.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Durham's mayor frustrated with Duke Energy response to outage

Durham Mayor Leonard Williams tells WRAL News he is frustrated with Duke Energy's response to the outage while expressing concern for the residents in the city's eastside.

Thousands remain without power in Durham due to substation repair issues

More than 11,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in Durham Thursday morning. Complications with repairs continue to push restoration times back. Durham Public Schools closed six schools Thursday due to the ongoing outage.

Power not expected return in Durham until 1:30 a.m.; thousand without power during coldsnap

Thousands of Durham residents are without power Wednesday after an issue during maintenance on a substation. Duke Energy said those without power may have to wait until early Thursday during the coldest time of the season before service is restored.

Durham power outage update: Power restored, crew damaged equipment

Power was finally restored late Thursday for the thousands of Duke Energy customers in Durham who were without power for about 35 hours -- after a work crew damaged equipment at a Durham substation.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Another round of severe weather: Duke Energy prepares for more fallen trees, power outages

As the Triangle faces a third WRAL Weather Alert Day this week, staff at Duke Energy says they are in 'reset mode' after storms just a few days ago left thousands of people without power.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Duke Energy prepares for more potential outages ahead of WRAL Weather Alert Day

As the Triangle faces a third day of severe weather this week, staff at Duke Energy says they are in 'reset mode' after storms just a few days ago left thousands of people without power.

Crash snaps power pole in half, knocking out power for part of Raleigh

Hundreds of people were without power on Friday morning after a car knocked down several power lines and snapped a power pole in half.

Power outages in Raleigh after crash knocks down multiple power lines

Hundreds of people were without power on Friday morning after a car knocked down several power lines and snapped a power pole in half.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

Easy ways to cut costs on your energy bills

On average, households in North Carolina spend about $2,100 each year on energy bills, and electricity use accounts for one-third of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. Small changes can make a big difference for your wallet and the planet!

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Durham man stuck at home due to downed power lines, frustrated by slow city response after severe storm

A man in Durham is frustrated by the city's response time to downed power lines and road blockages caused by Tuesday's severe storm.

Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter

Cleanup underway in Durham after Tuesday's severe storm causes damage

More than 6,000 Durham customers are without power as of noon Wednesday.

More than 60,000 without power in NC Wednesday morning

As of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, there are still 61,326 NC customers without power.

People still without power after storms moved through

At its peak, more than 170,000 residents in North Carolina were without power, including 17,000 in Wake County. Duke Energy representative Jeff Brooks said the lingering wind gusts are making it difficult to fix the outages quickly.

Tornado confirmed in NC, thousands without power, trees fall on homes and cars

A band of strong storms moved through North Carolina on Tuesday, killing one person in Catawba County and damaging homes around the Triangle.

Aaron Thomas, Willie Daniely and Monica Casey, WRAL reporters

NC prepared for high winds, downed trees, widespread power outages

Duke Energy officials said they are prepared for Tuesday's WRAL Weather Alert Day. Utility workers are on standby, bracing for the widespread weather event.

Duke Energy's Jeff Brooks speaks with WRAL

With severe weather looming, Duke Energy is gearing up for potential power outages in central NC. Brooks talked to WRAL's Ashley Rowe to learn what the company is doing to get ready.