A widespread power outage has left hundreds in the dark around Wakefield High School and the Columbia Forest neighborhood south of Columbia Pike.
As of 10 p.m., Dominion was reporting 865 customers without power in Arlington County. Many more were without power along Columbia Pike before their electricity was restored.
The first reports of an outage came in around 7:30 p.m., as storms rolled through the area.
Power is out in @ArlingtonVA along with a steady stream of sirens. Cant find a single update online. Hope folks are safe! @DomEnergyVA @ARLnowDOTcom
— Chris Blasinsky (@ChrisBlasin) September 26, 2018
Power outage here south of shirlington!
— Matt "Trendy Meme Pun” Thompson (@Fortran) September 26, 2018
@ARLnowDOTcom power out everywhere (homes and businesses) starting at Columbia Pike & S Glebe Rd through Columbia Pike & S Carlin Springs Rd. Also, Leesburg Pike @ Skyline area
— #KeepFamiliesTogether (@SoniaOnTheMove) September 27, 2018
INCIDENT: Power Outage
LOCATION: Columbia Pike
IMPACT: Most power has been restored along the Columbia Pike corridor. pic.twitter.com/JMwdb5Mms4— Arlington Alert (@arlingtonalert) September 27, 2018
No lights, no problem! When weather knocks out power at @APSVirginia back to school night. @WHSHappenings staff still shine! #APSisAwesome pic.twitter.com/pbhHtPUnYg
— Monique OGrady (@Monique4APS) September 27, 2018
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