Pittsburgh, PA – A powerful supercell unleashed devastating winds across a 300-mile stretch from Ohio to Maryland Saturday evening, leaving widespread damage. The storm, which passed through West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, continues to affect those regions, with cleanup efforts underway.
According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind gusts reached up to 81 mph near Camp David, MD, and 61 mph near Morgantown, WV. Power outages have been reported across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, as the storm’s strong winds downed trees and power lines. These high winds also contributed to a series of lightning strikes that illuminated the skies across the region.
Communities in the storm’s path, particularly around Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington D.C., are experiencing the brunt of the damage. The supercell’s strength prompted numerous weather alerts, and local authorities are urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and report any downed power lines immediately. Crews are working diligently to restore electricity and remove debris from roadways.
The storm’s impact is being compared to severe wind events from past years, but the extensive reach of the April 19 event is rare. Forecasters warn that additional cleanup may continue for several days as affected areas assess the full extent of the damage.
