Crews spent the weekend restoring power lines and repairing poles after a wind storm accompanied by torrential rains ripped through Haywood County Friday evening, leaving downed trees and power outages in its wake. More than 1,600 Duke Energy customers lost power, and over 2,000 Haywood EMC customers, along with a couple hundred Waynesville power customers were also left without electricity. Phone, cable and internet outages were also a result of downed lines. Some customers still remained without internet and cable Sunday.
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Severe weather also impacted traffic. A tree that reportedly fell across Thompson Cove Road in Clyde cut off access for dozens of residents. The roadway was cleared in a matter of hours thanks to the Clyde Fire Department, Duke Energy and the Haywood Sheriff’s Office.
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High winds with gusts of more than 50 miles per hour sent unsecured outdoor items flying, as well, from patio chairs to trampolines. Heavy rain caused creeks to rise, but there were no reports of major flooding, a press release states.
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