Severe Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages in Charlotte Area
Severe storms left over 3,000 residents in the Charlotte area without power on Saturday. While peak outages reached 10,000 earlier in the day, Duke Energy reported a significant decrease in power disruptions by the afternoon.
Charlotte, NC, August 22, 2026 —
Severe storms swept through the Charlotte area on Saturday, leaving thousands of residents in the dark. At the peak of the disruptions, over 10,000 customers were without electricity.
By Saturday afternoon, Duke Energy reported a substantial reduction in power outages, with the number of affected residents decreasing to just over 3,000. The full extent of the damage and the specific causes of the outages were not immediately detailed.
Restoration efforts were underway throughout the day as crews worked to address the downed lines and other storm-related damage. The number of customers impacted fluctuated as the situation evolved.
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