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Dinwiddie Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Over 650 power outages were reported just northeast of Addison and were likely caused by the storms.
Numerous power outages were reported due to the thunderstorm winds.
Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.30 inch were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
Trees were downed onto power lines along Baltimore Road. Numerous power outages were also reported in the area.
News
Ian knocks out power for thousands in Virginia
Thousands are without power across Virginia Friday night as Ian continues moving northwestward through the Carolinas with the remnants near Roanoke by Saturday evening.
Storm causes traffic delays, crashes, power outages for thousands | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
An evening storm Sunday night with strong winds caused problems on area roads for drivers and also residents at home.
Less muggy conditions as cold front arrives in DC area following wet commute - WTOP News
It was a slick afternoon commute for many drivers Tuesday night as storms rumbled through the D.C. region. Here’s what you need to know.
Power outages, downed trees as storms blitz DC region - WTOP News
A hot, humid Tuesday ended with severe thunderstorms across the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know.
Power being restored across DC area after storms - WTOP News
Power is being restored to the area after thousands were left without electricity in the wake of thunderstorms that hit the D.C. area Saturday night.
More than 70,000 report power outages in metro Richmond and Tri-Cities | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 20 thousand customers are currently without power due to severe thunderstorms ripping across the commonwealth.
Thursday storms brought brief flooding, damaging winds, hail and power outages to DC region - WTOP News
Strong thunderstorms are moving through the D.C. region, posing a risk of damaging winds and small hail through Thursday evening.
Thousands in Virginia still without power - WTOP News
Thousands of Virginians remain without power Monday morning after a storm thundered its way through the area Sunday night.
Flood warnings, power outages remain after severe thunderstorms pass through DC - WTOP News
Strong thunderstorms are in Sunday evening’s forecast, capping off an unusually hot and humid spring weekend for the D.C. region. See the latest forecast.
It’s back: More snow in the forecast for the DC region - WTOP News
Roads could be a little icy Wednesday morning. Expect to see more snow and ice melting Wednesday in D.C. as afternoon temperatures climb into the 40s.
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Dinwiddie, Virginia
City | Dinwiddie |
County | Dinwiddie |
State | Virginia (VA) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 23841 |
We live in Dinwiddie, Germiston and our lights came on from loadshedding at 7pm and immediately tripped again... This is rediculous now it happens every 2nd night. What is going on now again?