Real-time updates: Severe thunderstorms bring hail, heavy rain, power outages to North Carolina
Storms moved through Monday night across North Carolina leaving behind hail, storm damage, and power outages.
Check out real-time updates below for the latest storm updates.
Tuesday, June 27
1:04 p.m. - There are 2,161 outages in North Carolina. Here's a breakdown of some that are in our area:
- Davidson: 501
- Randolph: 198
- Forsyth: 134
Check here for the latest outage updates.
Here's how you can report power outages below:
North Carolina Utilities | |
| Outage Map | Report Outages |
| Duke Energy | 800-769-3766 |
| Duke Energy Progress | 800-419-6356 |
| Dominion Energy | 866-366-4357 |
| Albemarle EMC | 800-274-2072 |
| Blue Ridge Electric | 800-448-2383 |
| Brunswick EMC | 800-682-5309 |
| Cape Hatteras Electric Coop. | 866-511-9862 |
| Carteret-Craven Electric Coop. | 800-682-2217 |
| Central EMC | 877-766-6769 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County EMC | 800-690-0657 |
| Energy United | 800-386-4833 |
| Four County EMC | 888-368-7289 |
| French Broad EMC | 828-649-2051 |
| Halifax EMC | 800-690-0522 |
| Haywood EMC | 800-951-6088 |
| Jones-Onslow EMC | 800-681-4146 |
| Lumbee River EMC | 800-683-5571 |
| Pee Dee EMC | 800-693-0190 |
| Piedmont EMC | 800-449-2667 |
| Pitt and Greene EMC | 800-622-1362 |
| Randolph EMC | 877-736-2633 |
| Roanoke Electric Cooperative | 800-358-9437 |
| Rutherford EMC | 800-521-0920 |
| South River EMC | 800-338-5530 |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | 336-356-4141 |
| Tideland EMC | 800-637-1079 |
| Tri-County EMC | 800-548-4869 |
| Union Power | 800-794-4423 |
| Wake EMC | 800-743-3155 |
| Wilson Energy | 252-399-2424 |
11:57 a.m. - 1,370 are still without power in Davidson County following storms Monday night. Check here for the latest outage updates.
8:24 a.m. - The Department of Transportation reports power lines are down on US-601 near Tennessee Street in Yadkinville. The road is closed in both directions. The DOT expects the closure to last until 3 p.m. Tuesday. Drivers can take West Main/Old 421 West along with North Lee Avenue to get around the closure.
7:30 a.m. - There are now 11,226 power outages reported in North Carolina including 3,614 in Davidson County. You can see all reported power outages on the Department of Public Safety's website.
6:47 a.m. - Robin Tysinger from Western Yadkin County said lightning struck a couple of poplar trees after the storm Monday night. Tysinger said the strike caused a power outage and sent shards of trees through the yard. Click the slide show below to view photos.
6:07 a.m. - The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports 7,698 power outages in Davidson County, down from over 10,000 at 2:15 a.m. There are 1,314 outages in Yadkin County.
3:21 a.m. - The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports 7,814 power outages in Davidson County, down from over 10,000 at 2:15 a.m. and 1,313 outages in Yadkin County.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
10:26 p.m. - More than 23,829 outages in North Carolina. Davidson County is reporting 8,286 outages.
10 p.m. - A flood advisory has been issued for Lexington and Asheboro.
9:57 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davidson, Montgomery, and Randolph County until 10:30 p.m.
9:55 p.m. - More than 18,000 power outages reported in the state. Check power outage maps here.
8:51 p.m. - Check out this video of the hail coming down in Forsyth County. Thanks to Layklin Knight for sharing.
8:45 p.m. - Large hail falls in the Clemmons area. At least quarter-size during storm. Tiffany Birdsong shared this video of the hail coming down.
8:37 p.m. - Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, Rowan counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9 p.m.
8:33 p.m. - A Flood Alert has been issued for Lexington.
8:02 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie counties until 8:15 p.m. Lanie Pope has another update as storms continue to move through.
7:55 p.m. - An eerie look outside of the WXII 12 studio as the storm approaches.
7:51 p.m. - Strong storms continue to move through the area. Here's the latest update with Lanie Pope as she talks about the unusually large hail were getting with this storm system.
7:36 p.m. - Check out the large piles of hail accumulating in Mocksville. Walter Ganon shared this video.
7:27 p.m. - Check out this video of the hail, lightning and thunder caught on video in Lexington. Thanks to Benjamin Caldwell for sharing.
6:51 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 7:30 p.m.
6:35 p.m. - Marble-sized hail reported in Hamptonville. Check out this video shared by Tammy Young.
6:29 p.m. - About 20 trees reported down over the road near Myers Mill Road, according to the Union Grove Fire Dept.
6:15 p.m. - Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope talks more about the storm moving through Wilkes County and the hail that's falling in the area.
6:11 p.m. - Check out the hail coming down in North Wilkesboro. Robin, who's a WXII 12 viewer captured this video as storms move through the area.
6:05 p.m. - Here's an estimate of hail in the storm affecting Wilkes, Yadkin, Iredell, and Davie counties. Hail the size of golf balls is possible, in addition to strong damaging winds.
6 p.m. - Large hail reported in Windy Gap area. Check out this video from Tina Westphal.
5:46 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Davie and Iredell counties until 6:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m. - This thunderstorm over Wilkesboro and Windy Gap is producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
[/twitter]5:30 p.m. - Wilkes Co. emergency communications reported some trees and power lines down including on Hunter Road and Statesville Road.
4:54 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Randolph and Rowan counties until 11 p.m.
3:22 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Alert has been issued for Mount Airy, Reidsville, North Wilkesboro, Danville, Martinsville, and Galax.
3:01 p.m. - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for several North Carolina counties until 10 p.m. and include the following: Alleghany, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin County.
3 p.m. - Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Carroll, Grayson, and Patrick County until 10 p.m.
TORNADO SAFETY TIPS
From the National Weather Service and Red Cross
- In general, get as low as you can. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety.
- Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Avoid windows at all costs!
- In homes or public buildings: go to the basement or a small interior room, such as a closet, bathroom, or an interior hall on the lowest level.
- Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head.
- If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.
- In mobile homes: mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes. Abandon mobile homes and go to the nearest sturdy building or shelter immediately. Leave well in advance of the approaching severe weather and go to a strong building. If there is no shelter nearby, get into the nearest ditch, low spot or underground culvert. Lie flat, covering your head with your hands for protection.
- In an apartment: Get to the lowest level (go to a neighbor's apartment on the first floor, if possible.) Regardless of what floor you're on, get in a bathtub or interior closet. If you are on a higher level and can't get to a lower apartment, hunker down in the breezeway of the apartment building
- If you are caught outdoors: seek shelter in a basement, shelter or sturdy building. If you cannot quickly walk to a shelter, immediately get into a vehicle and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter. Remember to buckle your seat belt. Stay away from bridge/highway overpasses.
- If strong winds and flying debris occur while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and engine running. Put your head down below the windows, covering your head with your hands and a blanket. If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car, and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances.
- The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement, or safe room.
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