Storm Roundup: Statesville damage, PNC concert disrupted, hundreds still without power around Charlotte

CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — Hundreds of Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte area remain without power Wednesday after strong storms moved through Tuesday night leaving more than 8,000 in the dark, disrupting the evening in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

MORE: Storms cause 8K to lose power in Meck, flight delays

A shelter-in-place order was issued at PNC Music Pavilion for the Doobie Brothers show and in Statesville, the winds knocked over a tree that landed on a house. No injuries were reported.

Duke Energy crews continued to work to restore power to residents in Charlotte Wednesday morning. The estimated times for full restoration were before 12 p.m.

More than 8,000 customers had lost power in Mecklenburg County before midnight. Half of those were in the Cotswold area along Sharon Amity Road, with another 2,000 along Mount Holly Road near Pine Island Country Club.

People attempting to fly in and out of Charlotte Douglas had a tough time reaching their destinations during the storms. There were 79 flights delayed and 11 canceled Tuesday night. Only Atlanta’s airport and Chicago O’Hare had more. In addition to the wind and lightning, several roads were closed due to flooding in northwest Charlotte. A vehicle was stranded in rising waters on Idaho Drive, just off Brookshire Freeway.

More showers and storms are expected Wednesday as temperatures begin to rise through the end of the week.

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