Superstorm Sandy Has Little Effect on Sewickley
Read all of the Hurricane Sandy updates on how the storm affected the Sewickley area and the commonwealth.
The Pittsburgh area braced for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding through Tuesday morning, and thankfully the end result wasn't so bad.
Sewickley Patch brought continuous coverage of the storm and how it affected local schools, trick-or-treat times, local businesses and traffic on local roads.
Below are links to all of the stories related to Hurricane Sandy and its impact on Western Pennsylvania.
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National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service has lifted a flood warning for Allegheny County and surrounding areas. The warning, which went into effect at 6 p.m. Monday, included Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence and Washington counties in Pennsylvania. The warning extended until 11:45 a.m. Tuesday.
The National Weather Service warned that the flooding could hit small streams and urban areas.
Public Safety:
Sewickley Heights police reported a tree down at 3 a.m. Tuesday on Barberry Road that struck a fence. The fire department brought a backhoe to clear the tree from the roadway.
Leetsdale police blocked off a flooded section of Village Drive overnight in the Quaker Village Shopping Center. The section of road remained blocked to traffic Tuesday night. Local police agencies in other local communities said there was nothing significant to report.
Closings & Cancellations:
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy and Saint James Cancel Tuesday Classes
QV Cancels After-School Activities for Monday
Update: PennDOT Postpones Way Hollow Road Reconstruction in Sewickley Heights
Businesses:
Wine & Spirits to Reopen Wednesday After Superstorm Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Keeps Sewickley Stores Busy
Wine & Spirits Closing Early Due to Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Cancels East Coast Flights at Pittsburgh International
Trick-or-Treat Changes:
Halloween Trick or Treat Rescheduled for Sewickley Communities
Weather Updates:
Loved Ones on the East Coast? Damage Closer to Home? Share How You're All Faring
Five Die in Pennsylvania as a Result of Hurricane Sandy
Gov. Corbett: 1.3 Million Without Power in Pennsylvania After Superstorm Sandy
Sewickley Weather Update: High Wind Warning Cancelled
Update: About 350 Duquesne Light Customers Without Power
About 650 Duquesne Light Customers Without Power
Bring it On: Sewickley is Ready for Hurricane Sandy
Sewickley Weather Update: Flood Watch Now Flood Warning
National Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Ohio River
Sewickley Weather: Hurricane Sandy Bringing More Rain, High Winds
Allegheny County Declares Disaster Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Sandy
'Frankenstorm' Expected to Affect Pittsburgh Region
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