Updated at 7 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm that passed through Rowan County about an hour ago  meant lights out for some in Landis. 

“We had a little lightening storm and it knocked out some of the power here,” said Steve Rowland, the town’s public works director. 

Rowland said the outages are scattered and his crew is working to remedy the minor issues now. 

“We have to change a couple of transformers that took a direct hit and that’s going to take the most time,” he said. “Everything will be back on in a couple of hours.” 

About 3,400 customers receive their utilities through the town’s 50 miles of power lines. 

Cabarrus and Rowan counties have been placed under a severe weather alert as a string of storms pass through the area.

The summer’s torrid temperatures continue to roast North Carolina, as a warning is posted for part of the state,
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today for northeastern North Carolina for heat index readings that could approach between 105 and 109 degrees.
Forecasters say the hottest temperatures and highest heat indices will occur between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Prolonged exposure to the heat or any strenuous outdoor activity could lead to heat-related illnesses that may require medical attention.
An air quality alert is also in effect for counties in the Research Triangle, Fayetteville and Rocky Mount areas.