Tree Falls Shut Down Road and Power | Raleigh News

A massive tree took a dramatic nap across Lake Dam Road near Lake Johnson after heavy storms, forcing a road shutdown by 4 AM and blocking traffic. Saturated soil made the fall inevitable, creating a real hazard. The storm also knocked out power for 1,000 Duke Energy customers in northeast Chapel Hill, with hopes of restoration by 5 AM, and affected over a dozen homes in southwest and south Raleigh. Weather experts warn more storms are coming—so stay alert. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ce8eae50fe522ec4