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    Nearly 450,000 US customers without power after severe storm

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    Posted on April 30, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    A severe storm has left nearly 450,000 customers in Pennsylvania without power. Duquesne Light and FirstEnergy are working on restoration efforts.

    Severe Storm Leaves 450,000 US Customers Without Power

    (Reuters) -Nearly 450,000 customers in Pennsylvania were without power early on Wednesday, data from PowerOutage.us showed, a day after a storm system brought on severe weather to the central United States.

    Duquesne Light Company said late Tuesday it was working to restore power to more than 240,000 customers who were experiencing power outages in Allegheny and Beaver counties after the storm.

    High wind gusts nearing 80 miles (128.75 km) per hour knocked down trees, broke utility poles and caused more than 20,000 separate reports of hazards so far, the utility said.

    FirstEnergy also reported nearly 200,000 customers affected across Pennsylvania, including areas such as Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

    (Reporting by Ishaan Arora in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Nearly 450,000 customers in Pennsylvania are without power.
    • •Duquesne Light Company is working to restore power to 240,000 customers.
    • •High winds caused extensive damage including downed trees and utility poles.
    • •FirstEnergy reports nearly 200,000 affected customers in Pennsylvania.
    • •The storm caused over 20,000 hazard reports.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Nearly 450,000 US customers without power after severe storm

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses a severe storm causing power outages for nearly 450,000 customers in Pennsylvania.

    2How many customers are affected?

    Nearly 450,000 customers in Pennsylvania are without power due to the storm.

    3Which companies are involved in power restoration?

    Duquesne Light Company and FirstEnergy are involved in restoring power.

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