Storm Hits Triad with Wind and Hail

A powerful thunderstorm slammed through southeastern North Carolina earlier this week, packing 50 mph wind gusts and pea-sized hail across Forsyth, Davidson, Randolph, and southern Guilford counties. Trees took hits, unsecured items flew, and vegetation suffered minor hail damage. Officials urged immediate shelter indoors and warned of lightning strikes miles away from the storm’s core. Over 44,000 lost power—with more than 20,000 still without electricity Tuesday morning—and traffic lights went dark, turning intersections into four-way stops. With July Fourth weekend forecast to bring isolated severe storms and damaging winds, stay alert—this weather moves fast and packs a punch. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47a659a04fffa976