Widespread Storms Cause Power Outages and Disruptions in Multiple Regions
TL;DR
Over 45,000 homes and businesses in the Richmond metro area were left without power after powerful thunderstorms swept through central Virginia. Dominion Energy reported that Richmond and Chesterfield County were the most heavily affected, with over 20,000 outages each. The storms caused downed trees and powerlines, leading to road closures and hazardous conditions. Multiple schools in Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County were closed due to storm-related damage. Emergency responders were stretched thin, and a lightning strike caused a fire in a home.
- Strong storms knock out power for thousands; some schools and roads closed Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Severe storms knock out power for thousands across Central Virginia CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR
- Severe weather causes, damage, power outages in Capital Region WNYT NewsChannel 13
- Allentown weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued The Morning Call
- 'This is very rare': Northeast Pa. Region hit with widespread Verizon outage affecting 911; officials give alternatives as they work to fix it 69News WFMZ-TV
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