Fatal Storm in Pennsylvania Causes Deaths and Power Outages

Destructive winds swept through Pennsylvania, toppling trees and power lines.

Impact of the Severe Weather

The storm front, which had already wreaked havoc in the High Plains and Midwest, moved northeast, claiming at least four lives in Pennsylvania. Beyond the tragic loss of life, hundreds of thousands experienced power outages.

Fatalities Caused by the Storm

In Pittsburgh, authorities reported that a man tragically passed away after coming into contact with live electric wires.

Raymond Gordon, aged 67, became another victim as a tree fell on him while he was on his way home, as confirmed by the Ross Township Police Department near Pittsburgh.

A young man, 22 years old, lost his life in Centre County while attempting to extinguish a mulch fire during the tempestuous conditions; he was electrocuted, according to the State College Police.

In a devastating incident in Greene County, the passenger of a car was killed when high winds caused a tree to collapse onto the vehicle, with authorities identifying the victim as Andrew Celaschi.

Investigations and Recovery Efforts

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh dispatched teams to Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, to investigate potential tornado damage linked to Tuesday’s extreme weather.