Sunshine returns Thursday after storms leave behind widespread damage in the Triangle

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Strong to severe storms marched across North Carolina on Wednesday bringing flooding, power outages, downed trees, and tornadoes in some areas.

In Raleigh, high winds caused some damage and resulted in some power outages as the storm moved through. Elaina Athans reports.

Nash County Public Schools delayed dismissal on Wednesday for all high schools due to the weather conditions. "This decision has been made to prioritize the safety of students and staff as weather conditions impact travel. NCPS is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed," school leaders said in a statement.

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Severe weather moving through caused power outages in the Triangle including in Durham and Wake counties.

In Durham, two power poles were dislodged in neighborhood leaving hundreds of customers without power.

Two power poles were brought down in a Durham neighborhood.

In Raleigh, more than 1,000 people lost power as the strong part of the storm system moved through.

ABC11 spoke to a homeowner in North Raleigh after a 90-foot tree came crashing down.

"You almost couldn't see anything. It was. It was very, very, you know, blowing and raining like crazy," the homeowner said. "I put my dog, you know, in the closet, and I said, I don't know what's coming next."

In the western part of the state, an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 90 mph was confirmed in Union County, which is located near Charlotte.

Weather outlook

Temperatures will tumble into the 40s overnight and only climb into the mid-50s on Thursday. This is more than 5 degrees below the historical average high.

The cooldown will be short-lived, as high pressure to the south will already move off the coast by Friday, promoting a return flow and temperatures returning back into the 60s.