Another powerful storm system lashed the Northeast, causing coastal flooding and damaging winds that resulted in nearly a million power outages. The storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding to the region, leading to downed tree limbs and power outages. This weather phenomenon impacted various areas of Pennsylvania, including Westmoreland County, Schuylkill County, Lehigh Valley, and the Philadelphia area. Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power, with some areas experiencing the dark due to heavy rain and winds.
Impact on Central Pennsylvania
The storm’s wrath extended to central Pennsylvania, where the combination of snow, rain, and high winds created treacherous conditions. These adverse weather conditions resulted in accidents around Westmoreland County and left thousands without power. The inclement weather overwhelmed the infrastructure, causing widespread power outages in the area.
According to PPL and FirstEnergy, thousands of homes and businesses in central Pennsylvania were affected by the storm, resulting in power loss.
Challenges in Schuylkill County
As the storm intensified, nearly 1,000 homes in Schuylkill County were plunged into darkness by 5:20 pm on Tuesday. With an increase in winds, first responders and PPL crews were kept busy attending to the power outages.
Despite the efforts of PPL crews and emergency personnel, the heavy rain and wind caused power disruptions throughout Schuylkill County.
East Coast Struggles
The impact of the storm stretched beyond Pennsylvania, affecting other areas along the East Coast. Thousands of people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware woke up to power outages on Wednesday morning. The intensity of the storm system moving through the region led to almost one million power outages along the East Coast.
Summary:
Sources:
– PPL and FirstEnergy: Power outage figures in central Pennsylvania
– Various news sources: Reports on storm-related power outages
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