Power restored for most in SWVA after Monday storms

UPDATE

Power has been restored for most people across Southwest Virginia.

ORIGINAL STORY

More than 6,000 people are without power throughout the southwestern region of Virginia as storms moved through Monday evening.

A tornado watch is in effect for the Highlands and Lynchburg areas, along with portions of Southside until 9 p.m. - read more here.

Below is a breakdown of the worst outages in our region, organized by power company and county, unless noted as city, as of 7:10 p.m. Monday.

Appalachian Power:

• Henry: 1,210
• Patrick: 3,953
• Pulaski: 106

Barc Electric Cooperative:

• Bath/Highland: 178

Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op:

• Botetourt: 147
• Alleghany: 140

Danville Utilities:

• Pittsylvania: 299