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Hundreds lose power as storms knock down powerlines and trees throughout central NC
A strong line of storms began moving through the area around 7 p.m., brining flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings with it, as well as wind gusts up to 60 mph in some places.
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
The Watchers
· Jul 4, 2026
Nearly one million lose power as severe storms sweep Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
Severe thunderstorms driven by extreme heat and abundant moisture swept across the Midwest and Northeast on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, 2026 toppling trees, damaging power infrastructure and disrupting holiday travel across one of the busiest weekends of the year. Utility crews continued restoration efforts after hundreds of thousands of customers lost electricity across multiple states and parts of Ontario. Source
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Irish Mirror
· Jun 26, 2026
Thousands of homes still without power as fresh thunderstorm weather warning issued
ESB crews are working to restore power to homes around the country
CNN
· Jun 22, 2026
Deadly tornado outbreak leaves destruction across Midwest
Homes destroyed, power knocked out and at least two killed as dozens of tornadoes are reported across the Midwest.
Our News Bahamas
· Jul 7, 2026
Local Generator Sales Spike Amid Blackouts
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Widespread power outages across New Providence is sparking a sharp increase in demand for backup power. Business Development Manager, Barry Nairn says generator sales are up by at least 25 across the industry, adding that residents aren't just responding to recent blackouts, they're preparing for what could be an active hurricane season.
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Related coverage for "Hundreds lose power as storms knock down powerlines and trees throughout central NC": ABC7 New York — Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey . The Watchers — Nearly one million lose power as severe storms sweep Midwest, Northeast and Ontario. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Irish Mirror — Thousands of homes still without power as fresh thunderstorm weather warning issued. CNN — Deadly tornado outbreak leaves destruction across Midwest. Our News Bahamas — Local Generator Sales Spike Amid Blackouts