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weather1 year ago

"Severe Weather Strikes Appalachia: Flash Flooding and Tornado Watch"

Parts of southern and central West Virginia are under a flood warning until Friday morning after receiving 3-5 inches of rain on Thursday, leading to flash flooding and water rescues. Many roads and areas remain closed due to high water, and concerns persist for flood-prone and downstream areas as certain waterways are expected to crest. Several school districts closed or delayed classes, and over 12,000 Appalachian Power customers were without service, with Kanawha County experiencing nearly half of the outages.

via WCHS|
#appalachian-power#flash-flooding#flood-warning
weatherpower-outages2 years ago

"Severe Wind Causes Widespread Power Outages in Appalachia"

More than 20,000 Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia lost power due to high winds, with restoration efforts expected to extend through the weekend, particularly in areas with more damage. Outages were reported in several counties, with over 500 outside personnel working to assist in restoration. Customers are advised to avoid using high-energy appliances after power is restored, and restoration times are subject to change due to ongoing severe weather threats.

via WCHS|
#appalachian-power#high-winds#outages
weather2 years ago

Power Outages Plague Multiple Regions, Restoration Efforts Underway

After storms hit Southwest Virginia, around 3,000 people were still without power as of Sunday night, with over 30,000 customers initially affected. Appalachian Power employees are working to restore electricity by Monday night, with repairs being carried out by 2,000 workers. Residents are urged to stay safe and avoid fallen trees and power lines, as attempting to clear them can be dangerous. Being prepared with a generator is recommended in case of power outages.

via WDBJ|
#appalachian-power#power-outage#safety-precautions
weatherpower-outages2 years ago

Extended Power Outages Expected in East TN and SWVA, Appalachian Power Warns

Appalachian Power has stated that most customers affected by power outages caused by storms in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will have their service restored by late Sunday night, but some areas may have to wait until late Monday night. Heavy rainfall on Sunday has slowed down restoration efforts in the Tri-Cities area.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#appalachian-power#east-tennessee#power-restoration
natural-disasters2 years ago

Gusty winds cause power outages and damage in multiple states.

Strong and damaging winds have caused power outages across BrightRidge, Appalachian Power, BVU Authority, and Greenville Energy Authority's service areas. As of 6:20 p.m., around 16% of BrightRidge's customers, or 13,000, are without power, with Fall Branch, Sulphur Springs, Jonesborough, Harmony, Southeast JC, and Pinecrest being the hardest hit areas. Appalachian Power is reporting outages in Sullivan County, TN, Washington County, VA, and Smyth County, VA. Customers can report outages via the BrightRidge Smarthub app or by calling (423) 952-5000.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#appalachian-power#brightridge#bvu-authority