Duke Energy prepares for Isaias' rain and wind, encourages customers in SC Upstate and NC mountains to get ready
Bucket-truck work cannot proceed when winds reach 30 mph or higher, potentially slowing power restoration in some areas.
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Duke Energy (DUK) is preparing crews and equipment for potential storm damage and power outages from Isaias' remnants in the Carolinas. Rain and wind gusts could affect the region Saturday and Sunday, with the greatest outage risk in North Carolina's mountains and South Carolina's Upstate. Crews are preparing to move to hardest-hit areas. Restoration will begin when safe; hazardous travel and high winds may delay repairs.
Positive
- Minor pointCrews and equipment are being prepared for repairs, with teams readying to move to hardest-hit areas.
- Minor pointCompleted grid upgrades include stronger poles and wires, underground lines and technology that automatically reroutes power.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Potential outages pose the greatest risk in North Carolina's mountains and South Carolina's Upstate.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Extended outages remain possible during severe weather despite grid improvements.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Blocked roads, hidden damage and hazardous travel may delay restoration in some areas.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Winds of 30 mph or higher prevent bucket-truck work and may slow restoration.
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What to watch
- While forecasts show Isaias' path will remain west of the Carolinas, the eastern edge of the storm system could deliver rain and wind gusts across
North Carolina andSouth Carolina on Saturday and Sunday.
- The biggest risk for power outages impacting Duke Energy customers is in the western half of the Carolinas, especially across the
North Carolina mountains andSouth Carolina's Upstate.
- Duke Energy lineworkers and support teams are checking equipment and preparing materials needed to make repairs and restore power.
- Crews across the Carolinas are also preparing to move to the hardest-hit areas.
Our view
Joe Huff, Duke Energy storm director:
- "We're monitoring conditions closely and getting our crews and equipment ready to respond as soon as it's safe."
- "Among our biggest concerns are the strong wind gusts expected in the western half of the Carolinas. They can bring down trees and power poles and slow restoration efforts."
- "We encourage customers to prepare now, stay informed of the weather forecast and always avoid downed power lines."
What customers should do now
- Make a plan and prepare an emergency kit: Charge phones, gather flashlights and extra batteries, and review other critical actions.
- Download or update the Duke Energy app: Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Confirm Duke Energy account login info: Log in via My Account or mobile app to review and update contact info and communications preferences.
- Sign up for outage alerts: Receive outage information and restoration updates by text, phone or email.
- Know how to report an outage: Submit reports online, via mobile app, by texting OUT to 57801 or by calling 800.POWERON (800.769.3766).
What customers should expect
- Safety first: Stay away from downed power lines and storm debris, and use generators safely.
- Grid improvements help speed restoration: Duke Energy has upgraded poles and wires, placed outage-prone lines underground and added smart, self-healing technology that can reroute power automatically – helping reduce the number and length of outages.
- Outages still possible: Severe weather can cause extended outages, even with these improvements in place.
- Restoration takes time: Crews will begin assessing damage and restoring power as soon as it's safe. In some areas, blocked roads, hidden damage or hazardous travel may delay restoration.
- Crew safety: Crews cannot work from bucket trucks when winds reach 30 mph or higher, which may slow restoration in some areas.
More information
- X: @DukeEnergy, @DukeEnergyNC and @DukeEnergySC
- Facebook: facebook.com/DukeEnergy
- Instagram: instagram.com/Duke_Energy
- Current outages: duke-energy.com/OutageMap
- Storm tips: duke-energy.com/StormTips
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FAQ
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Where does Duke Energy expect the greatest outage risk from Isaias' remnants?
The greatest outage risk is in the western half of the Carolinas, especially North Carolina's mountains and South Carolina's Upstate. Rain and wind gusts could affect North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday and Sunday.