Parts of the Midlands could lose power thanks to Hurricane Ian. Check the outage maps for your area here
The Midlands area is under a tropical storm warning, with heavy rain and wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph expected to arrive Friday morning.
The greatest storm threats in the Midlands will be heavy rain and potential flash floods, according to the National Weather Service.
The strong winds could cause damage to buildings like sheds and mobile homes, as well as lead to snapped or uprooted trees, the National Weather Service warns. Debris could also block roadways.
Power outages are also being anticipated, as the wind may down power lines or otherwise disrupt service. If a power line is downed, it could still contain electrical currents and residents should avoid them, emergency management officials warn.
Here is a list of maps to check for power outages in your area:
- Check outages from Dominion Energy here.
- Check outages from electric cooperatives here.
- Check outages from Duke Energy here.
- Check outages from Santee Cooper here.
Report outages in your area to your electricity provider here.
This story was originally published September 30, 2022 at 5:30 AM with the headline "Parts of the Midlands could lose power thanks to Hurricane Ian. Check the outage maps for your area here."
