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Dense fog advisory affecting Southwest Pa. until Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:22 a.m. in effect until 8 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility one quarter mile...
Muggy today before more rain & storms tonight
PITTSBURGH — Today is your best bet to get outside without interruption. After dense fog this morning, we'll enjoy several hours of sunshine through mid-day. It will be very warm and muggy with highs in the mid 80s. Going with an Impact Day for rain and storms that will arrive after dark. Thunderstorms will be weakening coming out of Ohio, but still will carry the potential for heavy rain and gusty winds. More rain will move in toward daybreak on Memorial Day. It is an Alert Day tomorrow for additional strong to severe storms during the afternoon. Damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding for the top threats.
Weirton marks Memorial Day with tribute to steelmaker veterans at historic site
WEIRTON, WV — A solemn Memorial Day was marked at the Weirton Steel Honor Roll, located in front of the Walmart off Park Drive. This site, once the home of Weirton Steel's general offices, holds the memorial wall that honors all the steelmakers veterans who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Kennywood debuts new Potato Smash bumper cars to kick off its latest season
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - After thousands of votes from fans of the historic Pittsburgh park, the new bumper cars at Kennywood debuted. The brand-new Potato Smash bumper cars were unveiled in March after a naming contest and more than 20,000 votes picked the name that pays homage to the iconic Potato Patch French Fries. RELATED STORIES: Kennywood introducing Potato Patch-themed bumper cars in 2024Kennywood announces winner of the "Most A-peel-ing" contest, reveals new bumper car nameA grand opening ceremony was held on Saturday morning to show guests the completed transformation.Saturday won't be the only celebration for the spud-tacular new cars, however. A potato-smashing contest will be held at Kennywood on Wednesday, June 12. If you're interested to trying your luck at smashing some potatoes, you can sign up right here. This weekend, Kennywood, Idlewild and Soak Zone are offering free admission for military personnel and veterans along with discounted tickets for up to four of their guests.
X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris talks past hits and new music ahead of Pittsburgh show
Alt rock band X Ambassadors’ lead singer and Ithaca, N.Y., native Sam Nelson Harris is no stranger to the ‘Burgh. “My brother-in-law went to Carnegie Mellon, so I was there a lot when he was in school,” Harris said ahead of his band’s upcoming show Tuesday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. “We’ve been to Primanti’s, I feel like I’ve been to every location.”
OCSO: Man who shot mother stabbed by woman's teenage son
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - Sheriff's deputies say a 16-year-old Robinson Township boy stabbed a man in the neck who was attacking his mother. Investigators say the 35-year-old man shot the 34-year-old woman twice yesterday morning. Both are now in the hospital. Deputies say the man fired at least one round...
Pittsburgh man accused of punching officer after chase in Mercer County
A man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly punching an officer in Mercer County. According to the report, a Pennsylvania State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 79 South in Springfield Township when the car tried to escape. State police chased the 2016 Ford Fusion to the end of...
Update: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Southwest Pa. Saturday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Beaver, Allegheny and Washington counties. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 7 p.m., Doppler radar...
'Quiet Epidemic' delves into chronic Lyme disease
Pennsylvania has had the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in Lyme disease cases for 11 of the past 13 years. The tick-borne illness can be difficult to diagnose, and the vice president for the PA Lyme Disease Network said multiple mild winters are not going to help. “We continue...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Monday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Arnold,...
Lawrenceville's Memorial Day parade carries decades of history
LAWRENCEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Memorial Day celebration in Lawrenceville is one of the biggest in the area, with some saying it dates back 150 years.Here is a picture from the Allegheny Cemetery of Civil War veterans marching in the parade in 1918.And here is one from a few decades later showing veterans in 1937.This year the parade had 65 entries. After the 10-block-long parade concluded, there were food trucks, live music, a classic car show and more.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect across Pittsburgh area through Sunday night
By: KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Carl LamPITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With such beautiful conditions today around Pittsburgh, it may (or may not) be hard to believe that we have the potential for severe weather to roll through this evening.Average High: 74° Average Low: 54°Sunrise: 5:55 a.m. Sunset: 8:40 p.m.FIRST ALERT: Posted today (Sunday) during the evening for potentially strong storms and tomorrow (Monday) for rain showers and thunderstorms. AWARE: Tracking unsettled weather for the rest of the long weekend.We are tracking a severe thunderstorm watch for all areas shaded in pink including Pittsburgh, Wexford, Grove City, Uniontown, Morgantown, and Indiana. This watch will last...
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