Crews respond to widespread power outages and road closures across ENC

Several outages and road closures are in effect as severe weather affects areas in Eastern North Carolina.

Tideland EMC:

FAIRFIELD HARBOUR – Circuits 1 & 2

• Most members expected to be restored by 9 p.m.
• Crews repairing a double circuit pole on Broad Creek Road

ARAPAHOE – Circuit

• Extensive tree damage reported
• Gunnison Tree Service clearing trees before line crews can begin repairs
• No estimated restoration time available yet

LOWLAND – Circuit

• Three damaged poles
• Restoration expected between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

MERRITT – Circuit

• Significant damage: four broken poles and 20 broken crossarms
• Repairs expected to continue overnight

HOWELLS MILL – Circuit

• Power expected to be restored around 8 p.m.

BLOUNTS CREEK – Circuit

• No update available at this time

Crews continue working across the area to restore power safely. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

Duke Energy:

Craven/Pamlico County areas show 875 power outages as of 7:50 p.m.

EARLIER TUESDAY AFTERNOON:

Bertie County

Due to severe weather moving through the area, we are currently dealing with numerous downed trees, power lines, and several small fires throughout the county. Emergency crews and utility companies are actively working to address these hazards as quickly and safely as possible.

Highway 13/17 is currently shut down in both directions due to trees and power lines in the roadway. Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes.

We ask everyone to please be patient and cautious while traveling. Power companies have been notified and are responding, but this weather event is impacting multiple counties, which may cause delays in restoration and cleanup efforts.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping keep our responders safe while they work to clear the roads and restore services.

Farmville

Farmville Police and utility crews are responding to multiple reports of power outages in and around town.

Officials say several intersections in Farmville are currently without power. Drivers are reminded to treat any intersection normally controlled by traffic lights as a four-way stop.

Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling through affected intersections. Utility crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Farmville Fire Department

Public Service Announcement

Farmville Fire Department has responded to multiple calls within the last hour, including multiple reports of trees and power lines down. As of now, all units are clear and roads are open in the areas where we responded. However, there may still be other streets closed due to trees and lines that we are not currently on scene for. Please use caution while driving in this weather.

Engine 5301 is still on scene of a gas leak in the area of Anderson Avenue; please use caution while traveling in the area.

Greenville

Greenville Utilities Commission crews are responding to multiple power outages caused by high winds and downed trees ahead of the approaching storm.

In a 1:56 p.m. alert, GUC officials said additional outages are possible as the storm moves through and winds increase.

Officials also reported a tree blocking the roadway at U.S. 903 North near Post Oak Road in Stokes, causing traffic backups of more than a mile.

Drivers are urged to use caution and avoid areas with downed trees or power lines. Utility crews are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Washington

Due to severe storms in the area, a tree has fallen on power lines near Highway 17 Market, causing outages in several areas including: N. Respess Street, W. 9th Street, 6th Street, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Crews have been notified and are currently responding. However, strong winds may cause delays in restoration efforts as crews must wait for safe conditions before working on the lines.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to safely restore power. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Onslow County Parks and Recreation

Loss of Internet and Phone Lines

The phone lines and internet at the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Admin Building are currently down due to severe weather.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this issue is being resolved.

Martin County

NC-171 is shut down in Martin County, near Arthur Modlin Road, in multiple directions due to a tree in the road.

Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office

Florence Road is now open.

We will continue to assess damage as reports come in. We are currently responding to damage on 304.

As things begin to calm a bit this evening, stay safe and please be mindful of power outages and remaining debris.

City of New Bern

Most traffic lights are now back to operational. Please continue to use caution and be mindful of crews who may still be working along the roadsides. Be safe in your travels.

The following are outages by county per PowerOutage.us as of 3:48 p.m.:

• Beaufort – 2,384
• Bertie – 415
• Carteret – 644
• Craven – 5,257
• Duplin – 28
• Greene – 6
• Lenoir – 3
• Martin – 1,557
• Onslow – 492
• Pamlico - 3,902
• Pender – 925
• Pitt – 61
• Tyrrell – 37
• Washington – 1,055