Severe Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages in Virginia

Thousands of customers in southeastern Virginia, particularly in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, lost power due to severe weather on Tuesday, with Dominion Energy reporting over 19,000 outages. The company expects a multi-day restoration effort as the storm, bringing heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and strong winds, impacts multiple service areas in southeastern Virginia and North Carolina. Dominion Energy provided tips for storm preparation, including downloading their mobile app to report outages, staying away from downed power lines, fully charging devices, properly connecting generators, and preparing food, water, and emergency supplies.