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Thousands remain without power after Tuesday storms

WASHINGTON — The threat of severe weather we dealt with Tuesday afternoon and night is over, but the storms left many in the region in the dark.

About 4,000 Pepco customers are without lights tonight, mostly in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.

BGE is reporting 400 without power, mostly in Anne Arundel County.

And 800 Dominion Virginia customers are out of power, mostly in Loudoun County.

If you need the number for your power company, text the word POWER to 9-1035.

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