Nearly 200K power outages reported as crews work to make repairs
PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 3/14/2026 — 8 a.m.
Electric crews have a busy day ahead of them after heavy winds caused hundreds of thousands of power outages.
As of 11 p.m. Friday night, over 250,000 people were still without power.
As of 8 a.m. this morning, some progress had been made.
Duquesne Light Company reported 116,733 customers without power at that time.
Those outages by county are:
- Allegheny County — 104,507 power outages
- Beaver County — 13,082 power outages
- Westmoreland County — 10 power outages
West Penn Power reports a total of 99,585 power outages in Pennsylvania.
Here’s how local counties had been impacted as of 8:20 a.m. on Saturday.
- Allegheny County — 9,783 power outages
- Armstrong County — 5,983 power outages
- Beaver County — 2,834 power outages
- Butler County — 13,216 power outages
- Fayette County — 2,185 power outages
- Greene County — 614 power outages
- Indiana County — 2,708 power outages
- Lawrence County — 1,085 power outages
- Mercer County — 2,699 power outages
- Washington County — 16,267 power outages
- Westmoreland County — 18,956 power outages
Strong wind gusts blew through the area, causing power outages for thousands of people.
Duquesne Light Company reported 155,476 customers without power as of 11:00 p.m.
Those outages by county are:
- Allegheny County — 143,101 power outages
- Beaver County — 13,140 power outages
- Butler County — 3 power outages
- Westmoreland County — 33 power outages
Just before 11 p.m. on Friday, Duquesne Light Company shared an update on its effort to restore power to all of its customers without it.
DLC said it is requesting help from other states and Canada. They ask for patience as the work is done.
“During periods of high winds, established safety protocols may temporarily limit certain work, including restricting lineworkers from operating bucket trucks until conditions improve. These precautions are critical to protecting our crews and may result in delays in damage assessments and restoration efforts, but they ensure our employees can work safely as they restore service,” a DLC spokesperson said.
DLC said it prioritizes public safety hazards first, the public health and safety facilities, then major circuits and focuses on small neighborhoods and individual homes last.
They also shared the following safety reminders:
- Call 9-1-1 for any emergency medical issues.
- Avoid walking under or around trees that have a visible trunk or dangling limbs.
- Avoid opening refrigerator and freezer doors. Food will stay frozen in a fully loaded freezer for 36-48 hours if the door remains closed.
- Use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns for emergency lighting. Avoid using candles or other potential fire hazards.
- Keep generators far from buildings. Refrain from operating them in confined spaces, including garages.
- Check on elderly and vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors who might need additional assistance.
Anyone who encounters a downed wire or hazardous situation is asked to call 888-393-7000.
Click here to report a power outage to Duquesne Light Company.
West Penn Power reports a total of 96,698 power outages in Pennsylvania.
Here’s how local counties had been impacted as of 11:00 p.m.
- Allegheny County — 18,737 power outages
- Armstrong County — 6,669 power outages
- Beaver County — 2,728 power outages
- Butler County — 11,272 power outages
- Fayette County — 3,210 power outages
- Greene County — 953 power outages
- Indiana County — 2,647 power outages
- Lawrence County — 2,533 power outages
- Mercer County — 2,077 power outages
- Washington County — 24,711 power outages
- Westmoreland County — 21,161 power outages
Click here to report a power outage to West Penn Power.
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