Storm wreaks havoc

Power was still being restored Tues.

  • Tyler Watkins works high above Blue Ridge Drive Sunday afternoon to restore power to Tri-State EMC members in McCaysville. Crews were still working Tuesday morning to fix problems as 1,490 customers were reported without electricity.
    Tyler Watkins works high above Blue Ridge Drive Sunday afternoon to restore power to Tri-State EMC members in McCaysville. Crews were still working Tuesday morning to fix problems as 1,490 customers were reported without electricity.
  • Trees blocked and partially blocked roads all across Fannin County Sunday afternoon. This scene is on Industrial Park Road at the intersection where it loops into the Industrial Park near Fannin County Animal Control.
    Trees blocked and partially blocked roads all across Fannin County Sunday afternoon. This scene is on Industrial Park Road at the intersection where it loops into the Industrial Park near Fannin County Animal Control.
  • Scenes like this were all too common Sunday afternoon after an unexpected storm blew through much of Fannin County. This scene is on Old Highway 5 in Epworth.
    Scenes like this were all too common Sunday afternoon after an unexpected storm blew through much of Fannin County. This scene is on Old Highway 5 in Epworth.
  • The Quick Pick in McCaysville lost power Sunday afternoon after a tree fell across its power line, but thankfully missed the building. Tri-State EMC crews worked to restore power to prevent damage to the store’s merchandise.
    The Quick Pick in McCaysville lost power Sunday afternoon after a tree fell across its power line, but thankfully missed the building. Tri-State EMC crews worked to restore power to prevent damage to the store’s merchandise.
A severe afternoon storm that seemed to come out of nowhere Sunday kept first responders and Tri-State EMC crews busy, some still working Tuesday. The first strong winds and heavy rains struck the…

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