Heavy rain and winds leave over 3,000 South Carolinians in the dark, York, SC hardest hit

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (January 9, 2024) – As heavy rain and strong winds lash the Carolinas, thousands are left grappling with power outages. Between Duke Energy and York Electric Cooperative, over 3,000 customers are currently without power. York, SC, bears the brunt of the outages, with close to 1,300 Duke Energy customers experiencing darkness since 10:30 am and over 1700 York York Electric Cooperative powerless.

The worst of the weather is expected to hit this afternoon before clearing out by evening. Until then, York County residents should prepare for potential continued outages and exercise caution as visibility deteriorates and winds remain strong.

Key points to remember:

  • York County, SC, with 3,000 affected, is the hardest hit region.
  • Duke Energy and York Electric Cooperative report outages, with restoration times unknown.
  • Residents should prepare for continued outages and hazardous weather conditions.

We’ll keep you updated on the situation as restoration progress becomes available. Stay safe!

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