Over 1,000 customers in the Research Triangle Park area are currently without power, causing disruptions on a Sunday morning. The outage was first reported around 3 a.m., affecting residents and businesses near Carpenter Fletcher Road, Meridian Parkway, and East Woodcroft Parkway. According to Duke Energy's outage map, the issue was caused by equipment failure. The utility company estimates that power will be restored by 9:30 a.m., but this may be subject to change. This situation highlights the vulnerability of power infrastructure and the potential impact on daily life, especially during weekends when people are less prepared for such disruptions.
