Powerful Storms Knock Out Electricity for Over 110,000 in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — A powerful storm system swept through Virginia on Sunday morning, leaving more than 110,000 Dominion Energy customers without electricity at one point. The storm followed a cold front that brought high winds across the Commonwealth, significantly impacting Central Virginia.

As of 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, approximately 19,200 customers were still without power in Central Virginia. By 11 p.m., that number had decreased to about 7,000, with outages primarily reported in Chesterfield, Henrico, Hopewell, and Richmond.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Central Virginia, which expired at 10:45 a.m. A broader warning remained in effect for multiple counties until 11:30 a.m. Meteorologist Mike Stone from CBS 6 noted that a squall line of heavy rain and thunder presented the potential for wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, along with the possibility of an isolated tornado.

“There will be a lull in the rain around midday,” Stone stated, “but a cold front could trigger additional showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon.” With gusts potentially reaching 40 mph later on, a Wind Advisory remained in place until midnight.

As the storm wreaked havoc, fallen trees due to saturated soils were expected to contribute to additional power outages. Dominion Energy crews were mobilizing to restore power as quickly as possible.

Residents were advised to stay alert and be prepared for ongoing weather developments, as the situation changed. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

This is a developing story; anyone with additional information is encouraged to reach out to local news outlets.