Powerful storm in Pennsylvania: 500,000 without electricity
30 april 2025 в 19:13
On April 29, 2025, a powerful storm swept through western Pennsylvania, causing widespread destruction and mass power outages, leaving over 500,000 customers in the state without electricity. The storm brought straight-line winds up to 90 miles per hour — stronger than many tornadoes — resulting in downed trees, damaged homes, and power line breaks.
Tragically, at least three people died as a result of the storm. One person on the south side of South Side in Pittsburgh was killed by an electric shock from downed power lines, and another fatal incident occurred in State College when a 22-year-old man tried to extinguish a fire in mulch near a power pole. The third victim died in Allegheny County, but specific details were not disclosed.
Many schools throughout western and central Pennsylvania are operating on delays or have canceled classes on April 30, as over 400,000 customers statewide are still without power as of 4 a.m.
The hardest-hit areas include Allegheny and Beaver counties, where Duquesne Light reported over 240,000 customers without power. West Penn Power also reported that over 260,000 customers are still without electricity. The company urges residents on their website to remain vigilant and stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines.
According to the latest information, Duquesne Light estimates that most customers will have power restored by the evening of May 1, although some isolated areas with severe damage may experience delays. The company advises residents to check the online outage map for current information
Tragically, at least three people died as a result of the storm. One person on the south side of South Side in Pittsburgh was killed by an electric shock from downed power lines, and another fatal incident occurred in State College when a 22-year-old man tried to extinguish a fire in mulch near a power pole. The third victim died in Allegheny County, but specific details were not disclosed.
Many schools throughout western and central Pennsylvania are operating on delays or have canceled classes on April 30, as over 400,000 customers statewide are still without power as of 4 a.m.
The hardest-hit areas include Allegheny and Beaver counties, where Duquesne Light reported over 240,000 customers without power. West Penn Power also reported that over 260,000 customers are still without electricity. The company urges residents on their website to remain vigilant and stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines.
According to the latest information, Duquesne Light estimates that most customers will have power restored by the evening of May 1, although some isolated areas with severe damage may experience delays. The company advises residents to check the online outage map for current information
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