Emergency crews across eastern North Carolina are clearing widespread debris after severe summer storms battered Beaufort and Onslow Counties.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City said powerful downbursts and straight-line winds slammed the coastal plains on Sunday, knocking down power lines and tearing apart structures.
In Beaufort County, officials said high winds ripped half the roof off a home along Long Ridge Road, while strong gusts in Onslow County collapsed a boat dock.
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Utility companies, including Tideland Electric, are working to restore power to hundreds. Drivers are urged to use caution as crews work to clear fallen trees blocking secondary roads.
