GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- The City of Greensboro is encouraging residents in several East Greensboro neighborhoods to prepare for a temporary power outage. On Thursday, Duke Energy will suspend power from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to repair damage to equipment at the substation that serves the Liberty Hill community ahead of Friday’s forecasted snowfall, according to Duke Energy. The temporary outage will affect around 1,400 customers in the area. East Greensboro residents asked to expect for power outage as Duke Energy prepares for winter storm (courtesy: City of Greensboro) Kings Forest, Woodmere Park, Nealtown Farms and neighborhoods along Franklin Boulevard and White Street will be in the impacted area. Residents are encouraged to visit the following nearby facilities, during the power outage: Greensboro Sportsplex at 2400 Sixteenth Street is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. McGirt Horton Library at 2501 Phillips Avenue is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, check Duke Energy's outage map.