Storms result in power outages across the region

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thousands of people were still without power as of 11 p.m. after severe thunderstorms rolled through the region.

According to BrightRidge, just over 1,400 (down from more than 3,000) of its customers were without electricity.

Around 1,000 Appalachian Power customers in Sullivan County were without power. The utility also reported another 215 outages in Hawkins County and 423 in Scott County.

Holston Electric in Hawkins County reported 111 outages, down from over 300 earlier.

Greeneville Light and Power reported 60 outages.