Duke Energy: Thousands without power in Upstate, western NC during thunderstorms

POLK COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Over 3,000 customers are without power in western NC during severe storms on Thursday, according to Duke Energy.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of western North Carolina.

Duke Energy reports customers in the following counties are suffering from power outages as of 11:40 p.m.:

  • Polk County – 1,522 customers; power estimated to be restored at 7:30 a.m.
  • Rutherford County – 1,809 customers; power estimated to be restored at 7:15 a.m.

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