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Trees fall in Fuquay-Varina, hundreds lose power in Wake County - WRAL News

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There were several reports of storm damage Monday morning across central North Carolina, and thousands lost power.

The entire state is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. According to WRAL meteorologist Brian Shrader, after heavy rain and gusty winds Monday morning, the bulk of severe weather will come between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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The biggest threats will be hail, isolated tornadoes and gusty winds, especially east of the Triangle. According to Shrader, anyone could see heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday.

Severe threats on Memorial Day
Severe threats on Memorial Day

Power outages

At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, power outages across the state climbed to above 10,000 customers, an increase from overnight.

In Wake County, where several large trees fell in neighborhoods, over 1,800 customers were without power overnight. At 10 a.m. on Monday, Wake power outages had decreased to 130 customers, but outages could climb again throughout the day.

In Durham at 10:30 a.m., over 2,500 customers were without power.

Trees down, crashes, other damage

Trees fell Monday morning in Fuquay-Varina along Scott Road and on Honeycutt Road near N.C. Highway 55. In Holly Springs, a tree was blocking Main Street and Cayman Avenue.

Storms early on Memorial Day 2024 brought trees branches down in Fuquay-Varina.
Storms early on Memorial Day 2024 brought trees branches down in Fuquay-Varina.

In Holly Springs, an umbrella blew into a tree outside an apartment building.

A viewer in Youngsville reported small hail in Franklin County after Monday morning storms.

A viewer in Youngsville reported small hail in Franklin County.
A viewer in Youngsville reported small hail in Franklin County.
A viewer in Youngsville reported small hail in Franklin County.
A viewer in Youngsville reported small hail in Franklin County.

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