ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Some counties in north-central North Carolina are continuing to deal with the aftermath of Friday's thunderstorm.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several central North Carolina counties Friday afternoon including Halifax, Vance, and Warren counties. A severe thunderstorm warning was later issued for Person, Vance, Warren northern Granville, and northeastern Franklin. Both expired that night.
A local storm report from NWS Raleigh said downed trees were reported in Granville, Halifax, Vance and Warren Counties on Friday afternoon.
Following the storm, a map from Dominion Energy shows 8,943 customers in Halifax County are without power as of late Friday night. In Northampton County, 4,158 customers are also without power as of late Friday night, according to Dominion Energy.
Dominion Energy reports smaller outages as of late Friday night in Warren County, where 121 customers are without power, and Granville County, where 106 customers are without power.
According to Dominion Energy, the power outages were caused by thunderstorms, heavy rain, and wind gusts.
Just after 8:36 p.m., Roanoke Rapids Mayor Emery G. Doughtie ordered a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Under the curfew, anyone who is not helping with public safety or traveling for work is required to remain indoors. The public is also asked to not travel if not necessary.
Roanoke Rapids residents may report downed trees or other non-emergent needs to Halifax County dispatch at 252-583-1991.
