Power Outage in Kittanning, PA

High wind gusts accompanied a strong low pressure system on December 23rd and continue into December 24th. Measured wind gusts across western PA ranged between 40 to 50mph, sustain winds exceed 30mph. Isolated power outages occurred.

Trees and power lines were reported to be downed around Kittanning Township.

A power pole was blown down near Route 28.

Trees were observed to be down on power lines. This was likely as a result of a rear inflow surge.

Widespread tree and power line damage was reported across Armstrong County.

Several trees and power poles were blown down in the vicinity of River Road.

In Cowansville, large trees were reported to be blown down and split in half, with some laying on power lines.

The county emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on Queen Street.

Freezing rain was reported the morning of November 15th across the county. Freezing rain changed to sleet then to snow. 1-3 inches of snow accumulated on top of the ice. 5,000 customers were without power across the county. Source: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/11/16/winter-storm-power-outages-thousands-affected/.

The county Emergency Manager reported trees on power lines near Indian Hills Road.

A tree was reported to be blown onto power lines along Indian Hills Road.

Emergency management reported trees and power lines down.

Emergency management reported trees and power lines down.

The 911 Call Center reported trees and power lines down along Garretts Run Road and Cherry Road.

State official reported power lines down across Seybertown Road.

NWS employee reported large trees and power lines blown down onto Furnace Run and Iron Bridge Roads.

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down northeast of Leechburg.

Trees and power lines downed in Kittanning.

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and power lines.

Several trees and power lines were downed by high winds in the Kittaning area.