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Wicked Blue

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2. Duquesne Light Company told NBC it was unprecedented

Reply to John1956PA (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 30, 2025, 04:52 PM

Apr 30

One of my relatives lives about 20 miles from the city and says the damage is unbelievable. Schools closed, roads into city blocked. The kids' big trampoline flew up and over two houses in the winds.

I hope your area is okay.

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At least 4 people killed in Pennsylvania following severe storms [View all] Wicked Blue Apr 30 OP

The local news outlets are reporting that it was a rare, heavy storm in Pittsburgh. John1956PA Apr 30 #1

Duquesne Light Company told NBC it was unprecedented Wicked Blue Apr 30 #2

Thank you for your concern. There was no storm damage in my area. John1956PA Apr 30 #4

John1956PA, 3825-87867 Apr 30 #6

I just looked up the date of the Mt. Washington tornado. It occurred June 2, 1998. John1956PA Apr 30 #7

I'll drink to that! 3825-87867 Apr 30 #9

dericho Skittles Apr 30 #5

There's still a National Weather Service? SupportSanity Apr 30 #3

Tragic. I pray there is no more loss of life. LoisB Apr 30 #8