PITTSBURGH — High winds gusts are still a concern throughout the early evening. Gusty winds coupled with the saturated ground from rain could still uproot trees and create power issues. Be alert.
PHOTOS: Storms, 60 mph winds roll through Pittsburgh region, causing damage, power outages
Thousands without power after harsh wind storms on Saturday, companies working to continue progress
How to prepare for another weekend of power outages
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A lingering shower will end following a cold front that moves through this evening. Temperatures will tumble tonight, with lows around the freezing mark.
Sunday will be much nicer. Clouds will clear as the sun comes up Sunday, it will be a cold start, but highs will reach the low 50s by the afternoon.
Much warmer air is on the way for the week, with a chance of a few showers and storms. Get the very latest forecast on Channel 11 News tonight.
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UPDATE 4/1/23 11:30 p.m.
Are you still without power? Duquesne Light Company released a statement saying they will have 100 crews working overnight to help restore power to all of their customers.
UPDATE 4/1/23 9:50 p.m.
Current power outages in the Pittsburgh area:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 148
Total Customers Affected: 18,242
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 9:28:05 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 2,714
ARMSTRONG: 3,884
BEAVER: 916
BUTLER: 11,766
CLARION: 4,740
FAYETTE: 527
GREENE: 733
INDIANA: 2,163
LAWRENCE: 6,653
UPDATE 4/1/23 9:30 p.m.
PennDOT released an updated list of road restrictions throughout the area as a result of storm damage at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. The restrictions are:
Allegheny County
- Harrison Road (Route 2023) between Lovedale Road and Liberty Way in Lincoln Borough
- West Hardies Road (Route 4067) at Wickline Road in Hampton Township
- North Branch Road (Route 3108) near Whittengale Road in North Fayette Township
Beaver County
- Tuscarawas Road (Route 4028) between Center Drive and Laurel Drive in Brighton Township
- Route 18 between Montgomery Dam Road and Mowery Road in Potter Township
- Mellon Road (Route 1018) between Powell Road and Ridge Road in New Sewickley Township
- Gringo Independence Road (Route 3036) between Davidson Lane and Boake Drive in Hopewell Township
- Route 30 between Route 168 and Route 151 in Greene Township
- Shippingport Hill Road (Route 3016) between Route 18 in Raccoon Township and Route 168 in Shippingport Borough
Lawrence County
- Route 317 between Main Street and Smalls Ferry Road in North Beaver Township
- Pulaski Road (Route 4004) between Route 18 and Maitland Lane in Neshannock Township
- Route 158 between Wilson Mill Road and Johnston Road in Wilmington Township
- Route 168 between Hartzell Road and Route 388 in Hickory Township
- Old Plank Road (Route 1003) at Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township
- Mill Street (Route 1005) between Market Street in Wilmington Township and Mercer County
UPDATE 4/1/23 8:45 p.m.
A HIGH WIND WARNING has been issued for parts of Fayette, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. The warning is expected to be in place through 2 a.m.
UPDATE 4/1/23 8:30 p.m.
PennDOT has released a list of more road closures affecting counties in Western Pennsylvania. Roads closed due to wind damage in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties are:
Allegheny County
- Harrison Road (Route 2038) between Lovedale Road and Liberty Way in Lincoln Borough
- West Hardies Road (Route 4067) at Wickline Road in Hampton Township
- North Branch Road (Route 3108) near Whittengale Road in North Fayette Township
Beaver County
- Tuscarawas Road (Route 4028) between Center Drive and Laurel Drive in Brighton Township
Lawrence County
- Route 317 between Main Street and Smalls Ferry Road in North Beaver Township
- Pulaski Road (Route 4004) between Route 18 and Maitland Lane in Neshannock Township
- Route 158 between Wilson Mill Road and Johnston Road in Wilmington Township
- Route 168 between Hartzell Road and Route 388 in Hickory Township
UPDATE 4/1/23 6:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service reported that winds of 55 mph were recorded in Moon Township on Saturday.
UPDATE 4/1/23 5:45 p.m.
Strong winds brought trees and poles down all throughout western Pennsylvania on Saturday. In response, PennDOT has had to close several state routes in local counties.
The closures are as follows:
Armstrong County:
- State Route 2007 from the intersection of US 422 – Benjamin Franklin Highway to the intersection of Lauster Road, Red Mill Road in Kittanning Township
- State Route 2015 – Greenfield Drive/Campbell Run Road/Brick Church Road from the intersection of Garrett Road to Boarts Road, Kerr Road in Burrell Township.
- PA 839 from the intersection of Upper Mudlic Road to McWilliams Road in Redbank Township.
Butler County
- State Route 3002 Whitestown Road between the intersections of State Route 68 and Meridian Road in Butler Township.
- State Route 3007 Meridian Road between the intersections of Whitestown Road and Buttercup Road in Butler Township.
- State Route 3003 Plank Road between the intersections of Decatur Road and Dutchtown Village Road in Butler Township.
- PA 228 eastbound and westbound between the intersections of Saxonburg Boulevard, Victory Road and the connection for PA 228 E to 228 W, Saxonburg Boulevard-Glade Mill Road in Clinton Township.
- State Route 3029 Dick Road between the intersections of Boy Scout Road and Whitestown Road in Connoquenessing Township.
Clarion County:
- State Route 3014 Shannon Tipple Road between the intersection of Cherry Run Church Road/Mounty Airy Road in Toby Township and PA 68 in Piney Township.
Indiana County:
- State Route 3035 Main Street/Old Route 119 between the intersection of Two Lick Drive and Spring Road in Center Township.
- State Route 4006 Ambrose Road/Brady Road/Five Points Road between the intersection of Donahue Road and Cummings Road in Washington Township.
UPDATE 4/1/23 4:34 p.m.
The National Weather Service has canceled the SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in the western Pennsylvania area.
UPDATE 4/1/23 3:40 p.m.
Strong gusts of wind launched a trampoline into some power lines in New Brighton.
UPDATE 4/1/23 3:25 p.m.
Viewers from around the region have been submitting photos of storm damage in their neighborhoods. Here’s a look at how this system has impacted our area:
PHOTOS: Storms, 60 mph winds roll through Pittsburgh region, causing damage, power outages
If it’s safe to do so, share your photos of the severe weather in your neighborhood with us here.
UPDATE 4/1/23 3:22 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Westmoreland and Fayette counties until 3:30 p.m.
UPDATE 4/1/23 3:09 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 158
Total Customers Affected: 36825
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 3:10:08 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 6,714
ARMSTRONG: 2,338
BEAVER: 842
BUTLER: 16,425
CLARION: 799
FAYETTE: 2,504
GREENE: 5,795
INDIANA: 3,105
LAWRENCE: 12,829
MERCER: 17,701
SOMERSET: 43
VENANGO: 2,703
WASHINGTON: 9,359
WESTMORELAND: 8,734
UPDATE 4/1/23 3:09 p.m.
Here’s the current power outage map in western Pennsylvania:
UPDATE 4/1/23 2:48 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties until 3:30 p.m.
UPDATE 4/1/23 2:10 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 160
Total Customers Affected: 34533
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 2:20:08 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 6,403
ARMSTRONG: Fewer than 5
BEAVER: 804
BUTLER: 10,581
CLARION: Fewer than 5
FAYETTE: Fewer than 5
GREENE: 5,100
LAWRENCE: 10,675
MERCER: 17,390
SOMERSET: 35
VENANGO: 613
WASHINGTON: 3,914
WESTMORELAND: 915
UPDATE 4/1/23 2:10 p.m.
The SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued for parts of Allegheny, Butler and Venango counties until 2 p.m. has expired.
UPDATE 4/1/23 2:09 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Westmoreland, Butler, Indiana, Armstrong, Clarion and Venango counties.
UPDATE 4/1/23 2:02 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 155
Total Customers Affected: 27207
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 2:00:10 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 1,114
BEAVER: 239
BUTLER: 215
CLARION: Fewer than 5
FAYETTE: Fewer than 5
GREENE: 79
LAWRENCE: 7,736
MERCER: 6,425
SOMERSET: 35
WASHINGTON: 3,914
WESTMORELAND: 36
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:51 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 142
Total Customers Affected: 17572
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 1:50:05 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 1,104
BEAVER: Fewer than 5
BUTLER: 21
GREENE: 75
LAWRENCE: 15
MERCER: 792
SOMERSET: 35
WASHINGTON: 183
WESTMORELAND: 6
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:49 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 94
Total Customers Affected: 6819
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 1:40:03 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 1,104
BEAVER: Fewer than 5
BUTLER: 21
GREENE: 75
LAWRENCE: 15
MERCER: 792
SOMERSET: 35
WASHINGTON: 183
WESTMORELAND: 6
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:39 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Butler and Venango counties until 2 p.m.
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:33 p.m.
The National Weather Service Pittsburgh is asking for those seeing severe weather to report the damage.
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:25 p.m.
If it’s safe to do so, share your photos of the severe weather in your neighborhood with us here. >> wpxi.tv/341kkt0
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:18 p.m.
Here are the current power outages reported in our region:
DUQUESNE LIGHT
Total Active Outages: 12
Total Customers Affected: 1386
Last Updated: 04/01/2023 1:10:02 pm
WEST PENN POWER
ALLEGHENY: 398
BEAVER: Fewer than 5
BUTLER: Fewer than 5
GREENE: 70
LAWRENCE: 6
MERCER: 24
SOMERSET: Fewer than 5
WASHINGTON: 637
WESTMORELAND: 5
UPDATE 4/1/23 1:04 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer counties until 1:45 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY:
High winds coupled with saturated ground from rain could uproot trees and create power issues. Gusts will top 55 mph in many areas. Power outages are possible across the Channel 11 Viewing area by tonight.
Please have extra batteries and a plan in place for severe storms. It will be a lot calmer Sunday with a bit of a breeze and highs in the 50s.
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