Appalachian Power crews are responding to power outages affecting nearly 10,000 customers due to an early morning thunderstorm on April 3, 2025. The company’s Storm Operations Team has shifted field personnel to the Huntington and Wheeling districts to expedite restoration efforts. External workers are also on their way to assist in the restoration process.
As of 11:15 a.m., approximately 2,500 customers in Virginia and 7,000 in West Virginia are without electric service. The number of outages is expected to rise as a storm system with wind gusts reaching up to 65 mph moves across the Appalachian Power service area.
High winds, combined with soft soil, can lead to fallen trees and downed power lines. Wind gusts of 30 mph and higher create unsafe working conditions for crews operating in bucket trucks…