NORFOLK, Va. — Thousands of homes on the Peninsula and the Southside were without power after severe storms rushed through the area overnight.
Strong, damaging winds moved through the area overnight along with severe thunderstorms.
There were tornado warnings issued early in the morning in Norfolk and Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, according to National Weather Service in Wakefield.
In Chesapeake, officials said Shillelagh Road is closed at the 2200 block due to downed power lines and a large fallen tree blocking the roadway.
In Hampton, a tree fell on a house off Michael Street and Deerfield Boulevard.
Walter Stewart lives next door to the damaged home.
“To have this happen to them was real crazy and tragic,” Stewart said.
He said his neighbors are a young family. They just moved into their new home months ago.
“You know the woman was pregnant. So I know it had to be pretty traumatic for them to wake up to hear this big boom, on their house, when I didn’t hear anything," said Stewart.
It’s a scary scene, Stewart made sure he avoided by having his trees cut before winds picked up.
"They could’ve caught on fire and this could’ve been us," said Stewart. “I’m going to be praying hard that nothing happens to our house, that’s all I can say today.”
To check outage areas, visit Dominion's website.
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