HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of Dominion Energy customers lost power after a strong storm blew through Hampton Roads late Thursday, bringing rain, wind and lots of lightning to the region.
Dominion reported 5,403 customers without power as of midnight. By 10 a.m. Friday, there were 200 customers in southeastern Virginia still waiting for their power to be restored.
According to dispatchers, some localities reported damage as well, including:
- Newport News:
- Downed power lines in the area Woodstock and Hidenwood drives
- A tree was down in the area of Roanoke Avenue. No injuries reported
- Chesapeake:
- A report of a tree down on the westbound side of the road at Etheridge Manor and Blackthorn Drive. No injuries reported
WAVY Chief Meteorologist Don Slater said the storm was a small, short-lived storm, but it brought a lot of thunder and lightning.