West Virginia (WOAY) Appalachian Power Company (APCo) crews are restoring service where it is safe to do so as a severe storm moves through its service territory today.
Severe storms with frequent wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected to impact most of APCo’s West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee territories, with isolated tornadoes possible in APCo’s Roanoke district.
A cold front is also expected to move through tonight, bringing additional high wind gusts that may damage the electric grid and cause power outages as the storm passes through the region.
APCo reports crews are pre-positioned across the region as part of the company’s storm response plan.
Customers are urged to review safety information and sign up for outage alerts on Appalachian Power’s website.
Those who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should also make sure they have an emergency plan in place in case of a prolonged outage.
