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Thousands of Dominion Energy customers lose power between Va., N.C.

Dominion Energy prepares for storm damage and power outages
Posted at 8:54 PM, Dec 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-18 09:24:15-05

NORFOLK, Va. — On Sunday night, Dominion Energy reported that thousands of customers between Virginia and North Carolina were without power due to heavy winds.

More than 2,000 customers were without power in Norfolk, according to Dominion Energy's outage map, and other outages were being reported in the Seven Cities and Northeastern North Carolina.

Morning Weather Forecast

A spokesperson for Dominion Energy told News 3's Jay Greene crews were working on some trees down in the Outer Banks, as well.

Meteorologist Kristy Steward said a wind advisory is in place until 7 a.m. Monday.

As of Monday around 6:30 a.m., all but a handful of customers had their power restored, according to the outage map.

NC-12 in Dare Co. closed both ways