RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Emergency Management says five people have died across the state related to Hurricane Michael.
Five tornadoes are suspects, according to VDEM and more than 520,000 people remain without power across the state.
Additionally, more than 1,000 roads are closed across Virginia due to the heavy wind and rain that moved through Thursday night.
Virginia storm updates as of 7 a.m today. 5 confirmed Michael-related fatalities. 520,000 without power. 1,200 closed roads. 5 suspected tornadoes.
— VDEM (@VDEM) October 12, 2018
