Cleanup is underway across Wake County after a line of strong thunderstorms rolled through Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds and a tornado warning.
The storms left behind widespread damage across the Triangle, knocking down trees, causing power outages and creating dangerous driving conditions. At its peak, about 12,000 Duke Energy customers in Wake County were without power as crews worked overnight to restore service.
Several roads are closed Wednesday morning due to downed trees and powerlines in Raleigh, including Millbrook Road at Farley Drive; Pinecrest Road at Live Oak Trail; and Ray Road is closed between Strickland Road and Lynn Road…