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Power restored for hundreds after winter weather in Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: Power restored for hundreds after winter weather in Southwest, Central VirginiaPower was restored for hundreds of residents in Southwest and Central Virginia after winter weather moved through the region Saturday morning.
VDOT, AEP gear up for winter weather heading to Southwest Virginia
Read full article: VDOT, AEP gear up for winter weather heading to Southwest VirginiaThe few days leading up to Christmas are said to be the busiest during the holiday travel season. That, paired with the threat of cold and ice, could make driving even more difficult.
Power restored for hundreds after severe weather rolls through Central, Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Power restored for hundreds after severe weather rolls through Central, Southwest VirginiaNearly 2,000 AEP customers are in the dark following thunderstorms and showers throughout Central and Southwest Virginia.
Winter weather leads to widespread power outages across Central, Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Winter weather leads to widespread power outages across Central, Southwest VirginiaThousands will start their Sunday in the dark. Appalachian Power repots more than 2,000 customers without service as of 5:45 a.m. Sunday.
Stay in! Winter storm creates messy travel, power outage threat Thursday
Read full article: Stay in! Winter storm creates messy travel, power outage threat ThursdayROANOKE, Va. โ Snow, sleet and freezing rain have begun making their presence felt in southwest and central Virginia. Weather update with Jeff HaniewichJeff's Thursday afternoon weather update (2/18/21) We're talking ice and sleet accumulations along with a warm up? FutureTracker - 9 a.m. ThursdayThe longer that snow or sleet holds on, the lesser your chance for power outages will be. This will be in the form of rain and/or freezing rain. Tips for freezing rain and power outagesFor those that do lose power, it may take some time for it to come back on.
More than 3,000 customers now without power in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: More than 3,000 customers now without power in Southwest VirginiaAppalachian Power outage map as of 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2020. With wintry weather conditions affect our region, there are some areas in Southwest Virginia that are experiencing power outages Wednesday. [Snow, ice to cause slippery roads, scattered power outages Wednesday]As of 4:28, more than 5,000 customers were without power. According to Appalachian Power, as of 5:58 p.m. here are the top five localities by outage number. County/City Customer Outages Henry County 1,732 Albemarle County 354 Patrick County 288 Grayson County 178 Floyd County 129The outages started at 12:05 p.m.
Power restored to more than 1,400 customers in Lynchburg
Read full article: Power restored to more than 1,400 customers in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. โ UPDATEPower has been restored Sunday afternoon, according to Appalachian Power. ORIGINAL STORYDue to a power outage, more than 1,400 Appalachian Power customers are impacted in Lynchburg Sunday afternoon. As of 1:44 p.m., Appalachian Power reports that 1,420 customers are without power. The Lynchburg Department of Emergency Services tweeted about a power outage in the Forest Ave and Graves Mill Rd. Any traffic intersections treat as a 4 way stop.
More than 1,300 customers without power in Lynchburg
Read full article: More than 1,300 customers without power in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. โ Many people are without power in Lynchburg right now. Appalachian Power reports that 1,341 customers in the Hill City are being affected by an outage on Sunday afternoon. The outage began at 12:41 p.m. and the estimated restoration time is 9 p.m., according to the power company.
Potential for spotty power outages heading into Thanksgiving
Read full article: Potential for spotty power outages heading into ThanksgivingWeโll be breezy all day Wednesday, with the stronger gusts arriving Wednesday evening into the first half of Thanksgiving. Downed limbs and spotty power outages will be possible. Weโre hopeful you donโt lose power, because it might take some time for crews to get things back to normal. While the wind decreases a bit Thanksgiving, it will still be pretty gusty at times. (The wind may also have a hand in the Macyโs Thanksgiving Day Parade.)