Hey Ray! Why Cars Become So Hot Inside During Summer
We all know that in the summer, our cars basically turn into ovens.
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We all know that in the summer, our cars basically turn into ovens.
Last week, we talked about how light pollution makes it harder, if not impossible to see some amazing things in the night sky.
During the daytime, when you look to the sky you can't see stars, or sometimes planets that you can see at night. While daylight is the obvious reason, at night we may not be able to see some of the good stuff because of different kind of light called light pollution.
This is a fun experiment that is easy to do and requires very little set up. I like to call it the "Invisible Extinguisher," since it puts a candle out by using what seems to be an empty glass.
or most of us, television has been around for most of our lives. A click of a remote, and information and entertainment appears before our eyes. A lot goes into making that seemingly easy thing happen, though.
We have done a lot of experiments and covered a lot of topics. This time, we are going to play around with density, and use its ingredients to make some weird science.
One of the most attention getting weather phenomena is the rainbow.
Some of the most important weather terminology for safety is often the most confused weather terminology. Those terms are "watch" and "warning".
Sometimes in science, things mix well, other things don't, and sometimes that mix takes time. That can be said for the Three Rivers, too.
You may have heard the scientific expression "An object at rest stays at rest."
Remember that one time in math class when you said, "I am never going to use this in real life"?
Pittsburgh has a lot of bridges -- 446 of them! With bridges, there are additional things to be alert for in colder weather, such as ice.
Late in winter, people usually start looking for signs that spring is on the way. The most popular is Punxsutawney Phil. The groundhog isn't the only animal though.
We have talked about how each snowfall is different. How snow is created is different, too.
The hardest season to predict weather is winter, mainly because of snow.
Security cameras can pick up some interesting things, and there is one thing that shows up on cameras that Meteorologist Ray Petelin gets asked about a lot, and today he has the answer.
Summer officially begins on Sunday morning in Pittsburgh, and Ray Petelin is here to break down the "summer stats" for you!
You may know that Ray Petelin considers himself a "Bird Nerd." Today, he is going to show you how to get hummingbirds to come over for a close-up visit!
Coffee is a morning staple for many, and one viewer's coffee comes with a concert built in. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains why her coffee starts sounding weird!
Sometimes, you look up to the sky, and you see something weird. Other times you look down from up in the sky and you see something extremely weird! That happened to Edna. Pilot's Glory, Glory of the Pilot, or Pilot's Halo — whatever you want to call it, Ray Petelin has an explanation.
A viewer asks, if it's raining outside, but the humidity gauge only reads 74%, shouldn't it be 100%? Ray Petelin has the answer in a new Hey Ray!
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Heavy winds and windstorms have been in the headlines a lot lately, which has plenty of Pittsburghers asking, "Is it windier today than it ever has been in Pittsburgh?" Ray Petelin explains!
Meteorologist Ray Petelin has a weird experiment today where he shows us how to illuminate fluorescent light bulbs without connecting them to a light fixture!
Science can often surprise you! Meteorologist Ray Petelin has a cool inertia experiment where the result may be the opposite of what you think!
Pittsburgh Pirates superstar pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team for the third consecutive season.
The 16 children rescued from an Ohio home in deplorable conditions face a long road toward recovery, experts say.
The city of Pittsburgh has resumed its Fourth of July celebration following severe weather that hit the region.
Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1.
A Pittsburgh Police cruiser could be seen on its side early on Saturday morning on Wilkins Avenue.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Pirates superstar pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to the National League All-Star team for the third consecutive season.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1.
Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Thousands were expected in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday for Fourth of July festivities. And despite some severe weather, that didn't stop those from coming out to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The city of Pittsburgh temporarily suspended its Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday evening due to the threat of severe weather.
Security cameras can pick up some interesting things, and there is one thing that shows up on cameras that Meteorologist Ray Petelin gets asked about a lot, and today he has the answer.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
