Key Metrics
6.75
Heat Index-
Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelLocal
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Last Update2025-09-17
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (3)
Negative Impacts (6)
Event Overview
A significant power outage has left thousands of customers without electricity, highlighting the challenges in infrastructure resilience and utility response. The event underscores the reliance on consistent energy supply and the need for rapid restoration efforts.
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Power Outages Affect Thousands of Dominion Energy Customers in Virginia
Nearly 20,000 Dominion Energy customers in Virginia, including those in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Arlington, experienced power outages during a heat warning. Additionally, over 10,000 customers in Newport News and Hampton were also affected. The outages led to a ground stop at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms, and Dominion Energy crews were working to restore power. A widespread power outage also affected thousands of Dominion Energy customers across Hampton Roads, including Norfolk.