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Tornado-Strength Winds Leave Over 225,000 Without Power in Pittsburgh Region

Severe thunderstorms with 80–90 mph gusts caused widespread outages, downed trees, and structural damage, with restoration efforts facing delays.

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.
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Overview

  • More than 225,000 Duquesne Light customers remain without power as of April 30, primarily in Allegheny and Beaver counties.
  • Wind gusts exceeding 80–90 mph, stronger than many EF0 and EF1 tornadoes, caused significant damage across the Pittsburgh area.
  • Utility officials report that extensive damage and the scale of outages are delaying power restoration timelines.
  • Residents are advised to avoid downed wires and report hazards to Duquesne Light’s emergency hotline or mobile app.
  • Emergency declarations in affected areas highlight the severity of the storm, which also damaged a hospitality tent at Oakmont Country Club.