A powerful line of severe weather smacked the Pittsburgh area Thursday evening, leaving more than 120,000 customers without power.
The National Weather Service issued several tornado warnings as destructive winds and torrential rain hit the region. The rainfall prompted flash flood warnings after storms had already hit communities on Thursday morning.
Photos and videos showed cars submerged in water, debris scattered across roads, downed trees and power lines, among other hazards. Lesser storms hit Thursday night as the area began to clean up.
Duquesne Light power outages
As of 10 p.m. on Thursday, Duquesne Light reports more than 56,000 Pittsburgh-area customers without power.
The power company said its crews are working “as quickly and safely as possible to assess damage and restore power.”
First Energy power outages
As of 10 p.m. on Thursday, First Energy reports about 72,000 Pittsburgh-area customers without power.
Flash flood Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said on social media the storms have created “dangerous conditions” across the city. He urged people to stay safe Thursday night.
“Significant rainfall from the severe thunderstorm has created flooding conditions and brought down trees and power lines in several areas of the city,” Pittsburgh Public Safety said on social media.
Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Armstrong, Butler and Beaver counties are under a flash flood warning until 12:15 a.m. on Friday, while Fayette and Indiana counties are under a flash flood warning until 1 a.m. on Friday.
Drivers should remain cautious, and officials remind people never to drive through flooded roadways.
“Please heed all road barriers as they are there for your safety,” Pittsburgh Public Safety said. “Turn around, don’t drown!”
Trey Fulbright and
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