Power Outages Trending Downward in WNC, Extreme Cold Warning Issued

Western North Carolina faces a dual threat as power outages linger after the weekend storm, and an Extreme Cold Warning is issued for higher elevations. The combination of widespread outages and dangerous wind chills creates hazardous conditions for vulnerable populations across the region.Power Outage UpdateAs of 3:43 p.m. on January 25, 2026, more than 19,000 customers in WNC remained without power. While Duke Energy reported a decrease in outages in Henderson County, thousands across the reg