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Duquesne Today
By the People, for the People
Thousands Still Without Power in Pittsburgh After Storms, More Severe Weather Looms
Ongoing restoration efforts continue as high winds and severe storms are expected to hit the region again.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:07pm
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Nearly 30,000 Duquesne Light customers remained without power on Sunday morning after strong winds struck Western Pennsylvania on Friday, initially leaving around 160,000 customers in the dark. The National Weather Service has warned that winds could reach up to 40 mph in the Pittsburgh area today and tomorrow, with the potential for severe storms on Monday morning and early afternoon.
Why it matters
The ongoing power outages and threat of additional severe weather underscore the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure to extreme weather events, which are expected to become more frequent and intense due to climate change. The ability to quickly restore power and prepare for future storms is crucial for the well-being and safety of Pittsburgh-area residents.
The details
According to Duquesne Light, hundreds of mutual assistance crews from around the country and Canada have joined efforts to restore everyone's service after the initial 160,000 customers lost power on Friday. The National Weather Service recorded a 66 mph wind gust at Pittsburgh International Airport, which is officially the 4th strongest wind gust on record that wasn't caused by a thunderstorm.
- On Friday, strong winds struck Western Pennsylvania, initially leaving around 160,000 Duquesne Light customers without power.
- On Sunday morning, nearly 30,000 Duquesne Light customers remained without power.
- Today and tomorrow, the National Weather Service forecasts winds up to 40 mph in the Pittsburgh area.
- On Monday morning and early afternoon, the National Weather Service advises that severe storms are possible in the area.
The players
Duquesne Light
The electric utility company serving the Pittsburgh region that is working to restore power to customers affected by the recent storms.
National Weather Service
The federal agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings, including the predictions of high winds and severe storms in the Pittsburgh area.
What’s next
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The takeaway
The ongoing power outages and threat of additional severe weather in the Pittsburgh area underscore the need for continued investment in resilient infrastructure and emergency preparedness to protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events driven by climate change.
