Power Outages Reported As Superstorm Moves Through Area
More than three million people were without power as of Monday evening, and most of them are in and around New York City.
More than three million people were without power as of Monday evening, and most of them are in and around New York City.
Local utility crews have mobilized their workers in preparation for widespread power outages anticipated from Superstorm Sandy.
Counties to the east, like Fayette and Westmoreland, are the first to feel the impact of Superstorm Sandy. At the Laurel Summit on Monday afternoon, a heavy, slushy rain pounded the pavement.
In light of the bad weather expected with Hurricane Sandy, local communities are opening up emergency shelters to help people ride out the storm.
The Pittsburgh region is experiencing some persistent rain associated with the so-called Superstorm Sandy, and the soggy ground is likely what caused a hillside to give way in Bridgeville Monday morning.
Sunday afternoon, Gov. Tom Corbett talked about the state's plan for Hurricane Sandy and disaster preparedness efforts.
There's a big mess to clean up for lots of people today after Thursday's powerful storms left their mark across the area. The storms left a messy trail marking their presence, from downed trees to landslides to tens of thousands of people without power.
Some people in western Pennsylvania remain without power after strong storms pummeled the region Thursday.
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A power outage caused some problems at the Allegheny County Jail Sunday evening.
Following a line of afternoon thunderstorms, several thousand homes are without power in the Pittsburgh area.
Several people were without power Thursday morning in Penn Hills after a car slammed into a utility pole overnight and then caught fire.
Strong winds have caused power outages across the area. Allegheny Power has approximately 8,500 customers without power.
With some snow in the forecast, crews were out pre-treating the roads Sunday evening with salt and gravel. But for some residents, the damage was already done when this afternoon's high winds knocked down power lines. Many were left without electricity as temperatures plummeted.
A second power outage has delayed the game with 12:13 in the second quarter. The 49ers lead 6-0. Roethlisberger, who is playing with a high ankle sprain, threw two interceptions in the first quarter.
Another round of storms has knocked out power for thousands of residents in the Pittsburgh area.
Strong thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning. Some locations saw heavy rains, lightning and for others, dime-sized hail.
The thunderstorms and the hot weather have caused some power outages in the Pittsburgh area. According to Duquesne Light, 7,000 customers are without power, mostly in the northern and eastern parts of Allegheny County.
Scattered power outages only made things worse for people dealing with intense heat in the Pittsburgh region.
Fast-moving storms hit the Pittsburgh area Monday night and knocked out power to thousands.
A copper wire theft knocked out power for thousands of people in Cranberry Township.
People in one Pittsburgh neighborhood opened a fire hydrant to keep cool on Monday, which caused a landslide and knocked out power.
Multiple lightning strikes led to the massive power outages in Butler County and northern Allegheny County Tuesday night.
Crews are cleaning up after another round of severe weather moved across the area early this morning.
The gusty winds have kept power crews working all weekend to restore service.
Everything from dragon boats to car cruises, it's a jam-packed weekend!
Country music star Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Smithton Borough in Westmoreland County on Saturday.
As Hurricane Helene weakens, we will see some scattered showers as the storm moves inland.
Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane.
Kickoff at Panthers Stadium is set for 7 p.m. tonight.
Everything from dragon boats to car cruises, it's a jam-packed weekend!
Country music star Luke Bryan is bringing his Farm Tour to Smithton Borough in Westmoreland County on Saturday.
As Hurricane Helene weakens, we will see some scattered showers as the storm moves inland.
Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane.
Kickoff at Panthers Stadium is set for 7 p.m. tonight.
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A U.S. House task force investigating the Trump rally shooting in Butler County, Pennsylvania, held its first hearing on Thursday. As KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso, lawmakers drilled down on how the Secret Service failed that day.
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Kickoff at Panthers Stadium is set for 7 p.m. tonight.
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We're hoping for the weather to hold up this weekend because there is plenty to do around town and so much of it will get you outside!
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