Central Nova News

The City of Alexandria is currently facing power outages and road closures due to high winds in the area. A wind advisory has been issued and will remain effective until 10 p.m., with expected gusts ranging from 45 to 60 mph.

Residents are advised to prepare for the strong winds by staying in lower levels of their homes and avoiding windows. It is important to watch for falling debris and tree limbs, and exercise caution when driving.

To report power outages, residents can utilize several methods provided by Dominion Energy. They can click the "Report/Check Outages" button on the Dominion Energy website outage map or call customer service at 866.366.4357. Additionally, reports can be made through Dominion Energy mobile apps available on iPhone and Google, or by calling 866-DOM-HELP (866.366.4357).

For reporting debris, down traffic signals, or other non-emergency items within the city, individuals should call 703.746.4444. Emergency situations should be directed to 911 only.

Alexandria residents have access to Alex311 services for submitting and tracking requests related to storm damage via various platforms: the Alex311 website, X.com (Twitter) by messaging @AlexandriaVA311, the Alex311 mobile app available on iOS and Android, or Facebook by messaging @AlexandriaVA311.

For ongoing updates regarding the situation in Alexandria, residents are encouraged to stay connected through city social media channels.