Duquesne Light is preparing for a second round of severe weather in western Pennsylvania, with strong winds and rain forecasted. Currently, about 100,000 customers are still without power following storms earlier in the week. The utility, alongside 400 personnel from neighboring contractors, is working to restore power, expecting some outages to last until May 6. Safety remains a priority, with warnings against approaching downed wires. As of Thursday afternoon, over 60% of power has been restored. The National Weather Service predicts gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and possible hail or tornadoes. Residents can report outages via the company’s emergency number or website.
Duquesne Light is gearing up for another wave of severe weather in western Pennsylvania.
As a new band of strong winds and rain is set to impact western Pennsylvania Thursday, Duquesne Light has announced its preparations amid ongoing power outages for thousands. The utility, alongside approximately 400 workers from partner utility companies, is dedicated to restoring power to about 100,000 customers following severe storms that passed through the area on Tuesday evening. In a Thursday update, Duquesne Light mentioned they are bracing for more storms, which could introduce strong winds and additional outages. The utility company anticipates that some customers may remain without power until May 6, and the forecasted storms could potentially delay restoration efforts. “Safety continues to be DLC’s foremost priority,” the company remarked in a statement. “Customers are advised to avoid downed wires, broken poles, and any other hazards. No one should come near a downed wire or any items touching or near the wire, even in puddles.” By Thursday afternoon, before the onset of any storms, the utility reported that over 60% of power had been restored to affected customers. The National Weather Service predicts wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, along with heavy rain, possible hail, and isolated tornadoes. Residents are encouraged to contact DLC’s emergency number at 888-393-7000 to report any downed wires or trees. Additionally, outages can be reported via Duquesne Light’s website here.
As another wave of strong winds and rain is anticipated to hit western Pennsylvania Thursday, Duquesne Light is readying its response as thousands remain without electricity.
Duquesne Light, supported by around 400 personnel from nearby utility contractors, has been working non-stop to restore power to approximately 100,000 customers following Tuesday’s storms.
In its Thursday release, the utility indicated it is bracing for further storms, which could exacerbate wind issues and lead to more outages.
DLC projects that some customers may be without power until May 6, and the storms predicted for Thursday could delay further restoration efforts.
“Safety always remains DLC’s highest priority,” the company stated. “We urge customers to avoid any downed wires, broken poles, or other dangers. Avoid approaching a downed wire or anything in contact with it, including puddles.”
As of Thursday afternoon, before the arrival of any reported storms, the utility estimated that more than 60% of power had been restored to those impacted.
The National Weather Service forecasts wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, alongside heavy rainfall and a risk of hail and isolated tornadoes.
DLC encourages residents to report any downed wires or trees by calling the emergency number at 888-393-7000.
Residents can also report outages on Duquesne Light’s website here.