Severe weather causing thousands of power outages

Severe weather warnings for multiple counties

ROANOKE, Va. – Severe thunderstorms are causing major power outages throughout the region Sunday.

Appalachian Power is reporting a total of more than 3,500 outages as of 1:30 p.m. Around 2,750 of those are in Roanoke County. 

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Make sure to stay indoors during the severe weather. 

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the city of Roanoke along with Botetourt and Roanoke counties until 2 p.m. This storm is producing strong winds and frequent lightning.