Fri May 02 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pittsburgh Area Still Reeling from Storm Damage: Power Outages Persist, Schools Closed
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Cleanup and power restoration efforts continue across the Pittsburgh area following severe storms that swept through western Pennsylvania earlier this week. Tens of thousands of customers remain without power, prompting several school districts to announce a third consecutive day of closure on Friday.
Duquesne Light reported restoring power to 60% of affected customers, but warned that some may remain without electricity until May 6th. Residents are urged to check outage maps provided by Duquesne Light and West Penn Power for updates and to report outages. [Insert links to outage maps here].
The widespread damage has caused significant disruption, with crews working tirelessly to clear debris and restore essential services. For the latest updates on storm damage and power restoration, please visit [Insert link to news update page here].
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