Storms Leave Thousands Without Power | Roanoke News

Southwest Virginia braced for severe weather that dumped heavy rain and lightning, sparking widespread power outages—peaking at 28,000 homes without electricity. Appalachian Power raced to restore power for over 31,000 customers, calling in reinforcements from North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee. A second round of storms with 30 mph gusts added pressure on already strained lines. The utility is urging residents to stay prepared with emergency kits stocked with food, batteries, flashlights, and meds—because when the skies clear, nature’s next move could still catch you off guard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80ef2938c5b6a47e