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NEW: Large power outage reported in parts of south Arlington

Power outage map as of 1:30 p.m. (via Dominion)

Around 2,500 Arlington homes and businesses are without power Saturday afternoon due to a large outage.

The outage spans parts of the Long Branch Creek, Arlington Ridge and Pentagon City neighborhoods, according to a Dominion map. An additional 170 Dominion customers are reportedly without power in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood as of 1:30 p.m.

The cause of the outage is listed as “pending investigation” and estimated restoration times range from 2-9 p.m.

The outage comes amid sweltering conditions, with temperatures near 90 degrees.

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