Zeta’s winds cause widespread power outages across Georgia, including the Macon area

Thousands woke up without power Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane Zeta brought high winds across the state, including in Middle Georgia.

Georgia Power reported 600,000 without power, mostly west of Middle Georgia and in the metro-Atlanta area.

“There has been significant damage due to high winds, heavy rain and fallen trees in the hardest hit areas leaving more than 600,000 customers without power,” according to a Georgia Power news release.

Scattered power outages were also reported in Macon and other Middle Georgia communities.

Flint Energies also reported outages across Middle Georgia, with nearly 300 Flint Energies customers in the Macon area alone without power early Thursday.

A wind advisory is now expected to remain in effect for all of Middle Georgia until 11 a.m. Thursday, according to an update from the National Weather Service.

Southwest winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 35 mph remain possible, according to the NWS advisory.

Gusty winds could continue to down tree limbs and cause power outages and blow around unsecured objects. Extra caution is advised while driving, especially for high-profile vehicles, according to the NWS.

This story was originally published October 29, 2020 at 7:44 AM.