How salt contamination disrupts Virginia’s power grid: Dominion Energy

A weather story from Virginia, reported by WAVY Hampton Roads.

Weather · Virginia · October 20, 2026

From WAVY Hampton Roads

Dominion Energy officials say coastal winds, salt accumulation and a lack of heavy rainfall have recently created a perfect storm for power outages across Hampton Roads during recent severe weather.

Reported by WAVY Hampton Roads, October 20, 2026. Read the full story at WAVY Hampton Roads →

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