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Peco power outage map: Thousands affected in Philadelphia and Newark
Thousands of residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Newark, Delaware, are without power due to outages reported by PECO Energy Company (PECO).
Thousands of residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Newark, Delaware, are without power due to outages reported by PECO Energy Company (PECO). See outage map here.
A notification on PECO's website stated: “Strong high winds and rain have passed through our service area. Do not touch or move downed wires and consider all downed wires as energized and dangerous. Due to increased outage reports, you may experience some delays in obtaining information. To report an outage, call 1-800-841-4141 or contact us through the PECO mobile app.”
According to PECO's latest data, the hardest-hit areas in Pennsylvania include:
Delaware County – 72,1555 outages
Bucks County – 71,893 outages
Montgomery County – 70,422 outages
Chester County – 40,786 outages
Philadelphia County – 20,791 outages
York County – 218 outages
Prior to the outages, PECO issued a warning: “Severe storms are forecasted to bring heavy rain and strong winds to PECO service territories, lasting until 9pm. Prepare for potential downed trees and power lines.”
Severe Weather In Pennsylvania
Several parts of Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, experienced steamy and stormy conditions Thursday evening as powerful storms swept through the region.
In Blue Bell, a tree fell onto a car with a family inside. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
In Chester County, the storm also triggered a house fire on Westbourne Road in Westtown Township. Officials said no one was injured and believe the home was unoccupied at the time. While the fire appears to be weather-related, the exact cause remains under investigation.
Earlier in the evening, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning around 5 p.m. for Chester, Delaware, and New Castle counties. The warning remained in effect for approximately 30 minutes as strong winds and heavy rain moved through the area.
