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3 deaths reported after severe storms batter Pittsburgh area, knocking out power for more than 400,000 homes
The storms across the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday that knocked out power, brought down trees and prompted tornado warnings ...
Pittsburgh broke a record for tornadoes in 2024. Is this the new normal?
Colton Milcarek is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Milcarek says 2024 was a busy season. “In ...
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A perfect storm of storms behind widespread damage across Pittsburgh region
A perfect storm of storms swept across southwestern Pennsylvania Tuesday. It wasn’t a tornado. It wasn’t a microburst. It was ...
Severe storms possible in the Pittsburgh area heading into the weekend
The Pittsburgh area is bracing for another round of strong to severe storms on Friday. Moist and unstable air will continue ...
Strong winds blew over concrete tower at construction site of new Pittsburgh music venue
Strong storms on Tuesday caused significant damage around the Pittsburgh region, and we’ve learned the high winds collapsed a ...
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Potential for severe thunderstorms in Pittsburgh area Friday; storm recovery resources
Utility companies are working to restore power, which was knocked out by downed trees and power lines from the strong winds.
Delayed, unanswered 911 calls during Pittsburgh storms prompt reminder to only call for emergencies
Chief Brown called the devastating storms a natural disaster that should serve as a reminder to prepare for the next storm ...
Man safely makes it to shore after tiki boat capsizes in Pittsburgh during severe storms
The captain of a tiki boat managed to make it to shore after the boat capsized in Pittsburgh following high winds and heavy ...
After storms, will Pittsburgh marathon route be ready to go?
Pittsburgh’s marathon route has been cleared of downed wires and debris from this week’s storms, officials said Friday, and ...
Experts warn of fire risks that come with power outages after destructive Pittsburgh storms
Tuesday's destructive storms knocked out power for more than half a million people. If you're one of the many people still in ...