Storm damage reported in Hampton Roads

NORFOLK, Va. — Individuals in Hampton Roads skilled storm harm Monday afternoon as extreme climate moved by way of the realm.

The area was below a extreme thunderstorm watch till 9 p.m., though the chance for extreme climate had diminished for the reason that afternoon. A number of warnings had been issued and there have been stories of 70 mph wind gusts.

FORECAST: Extreme thunderstorm watch till 9 PM

In Norfolk, a tree fell down on a home on East Indian River Highway and Wilson Highway. A lady informed 13News Now she was in her bed room when it occurred however is okay.

In Virginia Seaside, a tree fell on a Lancelot Drive home, which had a household of three inside. Everyone seems to be okay, however they informed 13News Now they had been in the lounge proper below the tree. The husband stated his spouse noticed the tree beginning to fall and earlier than they knew it, the large tree was of their front room. They’re staying with prolonged household tonight, however he stated they’re fortunate to be alive.

David Swift, a mission supervisor at Rainbow Worldwide Restoration got here by the home to survey the harm. He stated it ought to take a couple of day to get the tree off the home.

“When he is available in with the crane, he can do miracles with that.”

Then they will put the tarp over the home and have their building crew get to work to rebuild the household’s house.

“Anyone was watching over them, sure. They informed me the place they had been standing and, after all, I went in and acquired some photographs of all the pieces in there and yeah, any person was actually watching over them right this moment,” stated Swift.

One other home in Virginia Seaside was broken by a fallen tree, this time on Outdated Forge Courtroom. One neighbor, who was clearing limbs in his personal yard, stated the folks that reside there are secure.

The storm did not simply destroy homes, it additionally took down energy traces. The intersection of Bay Drive and S Dogwood Highway in Virginia Seaside is blocked by this tree, with energy traces on the bottom. That is close to the Cavalier Lodge on the Oceanfront.

As of 9:45 p.m., Dominion Power, which supplies electrical energy for Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina, and A&N Electrical Cooperative, which serves the Jap Shore of Virginia, aren’t reporting widespread energy outages.

Did you are taking any photos of the extreme climate in Hampton Roads right this moment? Textual content them to (757) 628-6200.