After the first of two expected rounds of severe weather rolled through central Ohio, thousands have been left in the dark.

Power outages began being reported around 2:30 p.m. April 29 during the first round of severe weather. A second round of storms is expected to come through the area in the evening hours.

Keep up with the latest forecast: Thunderstorm warning issued for Columbus as strong storms enter region. Hail possible.

As of 4:15 p.m. April 29, AEP reported the following power outages:

Franklin County: 8,420

Delaware County: 1,535

Licking County: 2,590

Fairfield County: 7,755

Madison County: 294

Pickaway County: 50

Union County reported no power outages.

As of 4:15 p.m. on April 29, First Energy reported the following power outages:

Franklin County: Fewer than 20

Madison County: 252

Union County: Fewer than 20

Delaware County: Fewer than 20

Fairfield, Licking and Pickaway counties reported no outages.

Reporter Bethany Bruner can be reached at [email protected] or on Bluesky at @bethanybruner.dispatch.com.