There is a large power outage in western North Carolina around Asheville.

The power outage comes amid gusty winds caused by the passage of a cold front.

Over 26,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in many of the same locations hard hit by Hurricane Helene last night.

The cause of the outage is known. Electricity is expected to return later Saturday night.

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