Severe Storms Trigger Widespread Power Outages in Wake County
Severe storms have caused major power outages in Wake County, impacting approximately 13,000 Duke Energy customers in a concentrated area of Raleigh.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 28, 2026 —
RALEIGH, NC – Severe weather swept through Wake County on [Date of Storms, if known, otherwise omit or state ‘recently’], leaving thousands of residents without power. Approximately 13,000 Duke Energy customers were affected by major outages concentrated in a specific area of Raleigh.
The full extent of the storm’s impact, including the specific time of the outages and the duration of the service disruptions, was not immediately available.
Duke Energy crews have been dispatched to assess the damage and work towards restoring electricity to affected homes and businesses. The specific cause of the outages, beyond severe storms, was not detailed. Information regarding the permit status, inspection outcomes, or any code violations related to the storm damage or infrastructure was not provided.
The number of customers impacted highlights the significant disruption caused by the weather event. Further updates are expected as restoration efforts progress.
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