Power outages increase after Sunday's severe weather - FOX 21/27 WFXR Roanoke/WWCW Lynchburg News, Weather

Governor Bob McDonnell issued an update Sunday regarding Virginia's ongoing recovery from the powerful derecho and thunderstorms that occurred June 29-30 and July 8. As of 8 p.m. Sunday, details on the impact of the storms and ongoing recovery efforts are listed below.

"Virginia was once again hit by severe weather today, knocking out power for many and causing more damage," said Governor McDonnell. "It has been a tough few weeks for many Virginians. They have suffered from record breaking temperatures and an historic storm that brought widespread damage and power outages. Now, many have lost power again. I ask Virginians to remain patient and to continue to help each other get through this latest storm."

Power Outages as of 8:00 p.m. Sunday:

Statewide 50,778

Dominion 30,389

Northern Virginia 18,648

Shenandoah Valley/Western Piedmont 5,921

Richmond Metro/Tri Cities 4,587

APCO 13,189

Amherst County 3,074

Roanoke, City of 2,445

Lynchburg, City of 2,099

Electrical Cooperatives 7,200

Fatalities

June 29-June 30th storm-related fatalities: 13

Two in Albemarle County; two in Bedford County; one in Chesapeake; four in Fairfax County; one in Loudoun County; one in Montgomery County; one in Richmond and one in Roanoke

Roads Closed

19 closed (1 primary road and 18 secondary roads).

Severe Weather Outlook

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted through most of the week. Some of these storms may become strong to severe. Flooding may also become an issue as the week progresses with successive days of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain.