High Wind Warning in Effect

Although the rain and thunderstorms have mostly left the Prince William County area, high winds are expected to stick around until this evening.

The National Weather Service said that there could be gusts of 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts around 60 miles per hour until 7 p.m. NWS also said there is a possibility of downed trees and power lines as a result of the wind.

due to the winds, but plans were already underway to replace it after one half blew off last week. 

Dominion Virginia Power is currently reporting that 2,215 of its Northern Virginia customers are without power. NOVEC Power reports that 1,608 Prince William County customers are without power. If you see a downed wire, both companies insist that you treat it like a live wire, do not approach within 10 feet of it. 

If you see a downed power line or your power goes out, these are the phone numbers you need to know:

• Dominion Virginia Power: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357)
• NOVEC Power: 703-335-0500 or toll-free 1-888-335-0500 (automated system)