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Crews working to restore power after Michael knocks out electricity to much of Hampton Roads

Dominion Energy said about 220,000 customers in the Hampton Roads didn't have power after Tropical Storm Michael moved through the area.

Thousands of people across Hampton Roads are without power as Tropical Storm Michael passed through the area.

As of 8 p.m. Friday, more than 91,000 people are without power, according to Dominion Energy's outage map. In total, Dominion had about 600,000 customers through Virginia and northeastern North Carolina affected by the Tropical Storm.

A big cause for the outages is wind and tree limbs. Dominion is expecting more outages throughout the morning as the tropical storm passed through the area.

Dominion estimated that all customers power will be restored by the end of the day on Monday.

About 120 schools across Hampton Roads and North Carolina were without power Friday morning, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton, Dominion spokesperson Bonita Harris said on social media.

Schools and school administration buildings and facilities are a top priority to be restored for Dominion.

READ MORE: Dominion Power, residents prepare for Hurricane Michael

RELATED: Power restored after downed tree causes outages to Norfolk residents

The city of Norfolk said on Twitter that initial damage reports were 41 downed/damaged trees, and major roadways are clear.

The public is reminded to stay away from downed power lines. To report an outage or downed power line, contact Dominion Energy at 866-366-4357. To view the Dominion Outage Map, click here.

According to the Virginia Department of Energy Management said over 202,000 Virginians are without power from the storm.

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