Blustery winds knocked down limbs, trees and utility lines in Rowan County this afternoon.
Duke Energy reported more than 230 outages by 1:30 p.m.
Emergency personnel spent the afternoon clearing streets and dealing with downed trees in Salisbury and Spencer.
Fire departments responded to calls involving minor fires caused by the electrical lines.
Around 2 p.m., Landis Power & Light responded to reports of lines down in the Landis-Kannapolis area.
According to Dusty Mills at the Rowan County Airport, winds gusted up to 30 mph.