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NOW: Nearly 11K without power in Alexandria after severe thunderstorm

By James Cullum
A downed tree in Arlandria after a severe thunderstorm resulted in more than 10,000 power outages across the city (staff photo by James Cullum)

There are more than 50 power outage projects affecting more than 10,800 homes in Alexandria, after the city and region were battered by a severe thunderstorm.

As of 9:15 p.m., Dominion Energy reported 10,833 customers without power across 50 separate projects.

“Thunderstorms may contain damaging wind gusts,” NWS said.

NWS has issued a heat advisory for Friday (June 12), and also predicts severe hail and thunderstorms on Friday night.

The Alexandria Police Department is advising drivers to use extreme caution.

“There are downed power lines and fallen trees throughout the city,” APD said on social media. “If you are traveling, use extreme caution. Avoid the roadways if at all possible.”

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.