A severe winter storm has left thousands without power, but with temperatures expected to rise this afternoon, more outages are likely. Dominion Energy, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), and Appalachian Power all report multiple outages across the region, with over 1,300 customers still without electricity.
The situation is being managed by crews from each company, who are working to restore power. However, officials warn that it may take until late evening or even into the night for all outages to be resolved. Crews expect to work throughout the day to repair damaged lines and restore service.
The main challenge ahead is the refreezing of ice on trees and power lines, which can cause further disruptions tonight. Both Dominion and CVEC have issued warnings that isolated outages are possible as temperatures rise.
While Sunday’s snowfall was a significant factor in the initial outage, officials stress that rising temperatures will exacerbate the issue, leading to more disruptions. As crews work through the day, residents are advised to remain patient and monitor updates from their utility companies for the latest information on restoration times.
Source: https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2025/01/as-temperatures-rise-companies-say-to-expect-more-outages