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Thunderstorms caused damage in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, leading to downed trees, power lines, and over 30,000 Duke Energy outages. Charlotte Douglas International Airport experienced a brief ground stop, and Duke Energy provided safety tips for handling downed power lines.

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on July 10, 2026, due to thunderstorms, grounding all departing flights. The FAA reported the measure was lifted by 4:30 p.m., but 410 flight delays and 12 cancellations occurred. Storms also caused traffic disruptions and power outages affecting over 28,000 Duke Energy customers.

Strong thunderstorms caused traffic delays, crashes, and power outages in the Charlotte region on July 10. Over 28,000 Duke Energy customers lost power, and safety warnings were issued for downed power lines and storm damage.

Fast-moving storms caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning in the Carolinas, leaving approximately 20,000 Duke Energy customers without power. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several counties, with cooler temperatures expected by Sunday as rain continues.

Heavy rain and storms on July 10, 2026, caused power outages for 27,092 Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte region, with over 17,500 outages in Mecklenburg County. Additional storms are expected through the weekend, prompting safety warnings about downed power lines and flooding.

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail were moving through multiple counties in the Carolinas on July 10, 2026, prompting weather alerts. Interactive radar tools and safety guidelines from Duke Energy were provided to track storms and avoid hazards like downed power lines.

A woman was electrocuted in southeast Charlotte after severe storms caused a tree branch to fall onto power lines, igniting fires and knocking wires to the ground. The incident led to a police and Duke Energy investigation, with witnesses describing explosive and dangerous conditions.

Water service was restored in parts of Anson County after a three-day outage caused by a water main leak and pipe blowout. Engineers and contractors worked to fix the aging infrastructure, with full restoration expected by Monday or Tuesday. Residents are advised to boil water until quality tests confirm safety, and donations from Duke Energy and the state are being distributed.

An unidentified 37-year-old woman was killed after coming into contact with a live downed power line during a storm in southeast Charlotte. A neighbor, Scott Mallonee, discovered her body and recorded video of the incident, which led Duke Energy to restore power to the area. Local authorities and Duke Energy emphasized the dangers of downed power lines and urged the public to avoid them.

Brooklyn Village Avenue in Uptown Charlotte will close overnight Thursday for demolition of the former Duke Energy building. The site is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project with housing and retail. The closure between Mint and Church streets will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with alternate routes suggested via Morehead Street or Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Duke Energy is seeking North Carolina's approval to raise rates, with a 7-hour hearing held to evaluate the request. State officials are determining whether the company's proposal is reasonable.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal deals, including a $129 million agreement with Duke Energy, aim to cancel projects, while states argue these actions are illegal and threaten climate goals.

Nearly 3,000 households in southeast Charlotte lost power Tuesday night after strong storms caused outages in the Oakhurst and Cotswold areas. Duke Energy reported the outages around 7:30 p.m., attributing them to objects coming into contact with power lines.

Volunteers from Duke Energy, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec planted milkweed at McDowell Nature Preserve to support monarch butterflies. The initiative aims to establish wildlife corridors near power transmission lines, which provide unique habitats for pollinators due to limited tree cover and abundant sunlight.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. States like New York and North Carolina are advocating for continued investment in offshore wind despite federal opposition, with some developers reconsidering projects due to regulatory challenges.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states like New York to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal deals with Duke Energy and others have totaled over $2.5 billion to cancel projects, while seven states have sued, claiming these actions are illegal.

Over 4,000 residents in Rowan County are without power after severe storms caused widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Duke Energy reported nearly 4,500 outages following the Monday evening storm.

The Trump administration has slowed U.S. offshore wind growth by halting permits and offering lease buyouts, prompting lawsuits from seven states and California. East Coast states like New York and Maryland continue to prioritize offshore wind for climate goals, while federal actions have caused project delays and uncertainty. Courts have allowed some projects to proceed, but many remain stalled as states shift to short-term strategies like battery storage and nuclear power.

President Trump's administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal actions, including a $129 million deal with Duke Energy to abandon a North Carolina project, have led to concerns about the future of offshore wind development, with states like New York emphasizing its importance for climate goals.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. States like New York are urging companies to maintain investments for future clean energy goals despite federal opposition.

Hundreds of people in Mint Hill were left without power after a car crashed into a power pole early Monday morning at Highway 51 and Truelight Church Road. The incident affected 343 households, with one person treated for minor injuries and the road partially closed until 6:30 a.m.

The Trump administration is blocking offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. State leaders, including New York's Andrew Gounardes, argue that federal actions threaten long-term investments in offshore wind, despite states' aggressive clean energy targets.

Duke Energy in North Carolina faces pressure from clean energy and consumer advocates to implement special rules and pricing for data centers, aligning with a national trend. The utility company argues such measures are unnecessary, claiming data centers will not overwhelm the grid.

The York County Sheriff’s Office is warning against jumping off the Concord Road bridge over Lake Wylie, near the Catawba Nuclear Station, due to low water levels and hazards like rocks and debris. The area is owned by Duke Energy, and trespassing charges may be filed against those caught there.

The extreme heat in Charlotte is straining the power grid and emergency responders. Duke Energy has introduced a voluntary Power Manager program to reduce energy demand, while MEDIC is handling a surge in heat-related emergency calls.

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a utility commission decision allowing a fee to bailout coal plants, despite challenges claiming it led to $115 million in overcharges. The fee originated from Ohio House Bill 6, later repealed in 2025, and was tied to a bribery scandal. The court ruled the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) cost determinations were justified.

Gaston County purchased a 562-acre tract along Lake Wylie from Duke Energy to preserve it as a future public park. The land, protected through conservation easements, will include trails, public lake access, and environmental benefits like wildlife habitat and stormwater filtration. The acquisition involved collaboration between Gaston County, Catawba Lands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and the N.C. Land and Water Fund.

Duke Energy's self-healing technology is described as 'like GPS in your car,' with company officials stating it may help avoid outages altogether.

Duke Energy has withdrawn its North Carolina offshore wind farm project as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Interior. The project, known as the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease, was acquired in 2022 for $155 million and was in the early stages of development.

Gaston County purchased 562 acres near Lake Wylie to create a public park with hiking and mountain biking trails, public lake access, and a connection to the Carolina Thread Trail. The land, previously owned by Duke Energy, will protect flood plains, wetlands, and wildlife habitats, including nesting grounds for osprey and bald eagles.

York County is installing weather monitoring systems in its parks to provide real-time data on storms, heat, and humidity. The initiative, partially funded by a $20,000 Duke Energy grant, aims to help visitors avoid heat-related illnesses and dangerous weather. Doctors warn that heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop quickly, especially for children and older adults.

Duke Energy is preparing for a major heat wave in the Charlotte region, urging customers to set thermostats to 78 degrees during peak hours to manage increased energy demand. Current water restrictions are limiting hydroelectric generation, though the region primarily relies on a nearby nuclear plant for electricity.

Showers and thunderstorms, including potential severe storms with damaging winds and hail, are affecting the Carolinas through July 27, 2026. Severe weather warnings were issued for specific counties in North Carolina, with safety advisories from Duke Energy and the National Weather Service.

A downed power line partially blocked North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte on Friday morning near Kimmerly Glen Lane and Shamrock Drive. Police closed the left lane, and Duke Energy reported no related outages. The cause and repair timeline remain unclear.

Residents in Hildebran signed a petition opposing a new data center. Digi Power X purchased land in Cline Industrial Park near a Duke Energy substation and stated it is building infrastructure to meet global AI-compute demand. The town passed noise-level ordinances and a public discussion is scheduled on Eyewitness News.

Environmental groups are challenging North Carolina’s decision to pause Duke Energy’s utility-scale solar and battery projects until a long-term plan is approved. The state commission argues this prevents overcommitment to potential surplus energy, while environmental groups claim the delay risks missing tax incentives and increasing customer costs due to growing electricity demand.

Duke Energy is reducing its proposed rate increase from 18% to 11.6% following pushback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson. The revised proposal still requires approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with a hearing scheduled for July 7 and a final decision expected in the fall. If approved, the new rates would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Over 7,000 Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte area lost power due to storms, with nearly 4,000 in Mecklenburg County, primarily in Matthews and the Elizabeth neighborhood as of 9:20 p.m. Thursday.

Commissioner Donald van der Vaart was excluded from decision-making on Duke Energy's long-term power plan due to missing all hearings. The Utilities Commission ruled he must sit out after groups argued his absence disqualifies him from participating.

Data centers are expanding in North Carolina, leading to rising Duke Energy electric rates, which has sparked public anger and community moratoriums on data center construction. Residents are attending public hearings to protest utility bills and oppose new data center developments.