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Deadly Derecho Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Midwest and Pennsylvania

The storm, with winds up to 90 mph, caused two fatalities, widespread power outages, and major damage as recovery efforts continue.

A downed tree blocks a road in Springfield, Missouri, after powerful storms roared through the area on Tuesday.
A crew works to remove a tree from a power pole in in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, after severe thunderstorms Tuesday.
Pittsburgh storms: Tree uprooted across Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon and a telephone pole snapped in half.
Duquesne Light Company stated that the storm damage was "unprecedented" and that a complete assessment may not be available until Thursday morning.

Overview

  • A powerful derecho swept more than 500 miles from Indiana to Pennsylvania, producing hurricane-strength winds of 80–90 mph.
  • Allegheny County officials confirmed two storm-related fatalities, both due to electrocutions from downed power lines.
  • Over 240,000 Duquesne Light customers in Allegheny and Beaver counties remain without electricity as of Wednesday morning.
  • Forest Hills borough declared a state of emergency, and many schools in western Pennsylvania are closed or delayed due to damage and outages.
  • Utility crews are working to restore power, but extensive damage to trees and infrastructure is delaying recovery efforts.