Hey Ray! Understanding The Polar Vortex
The term "polar vortex" may sound like a cold version of a "sharknado", but unlike a sharknado, the polar vortex is a real, meteorological thing.
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The term "polar vortex" may sound like a cold version of a "sharknado", but unlike a sharknado, the polar vortex is a real, meteorological thing.
Standing on Earth and looking out, the Earth looks flat from our very limited view. We know the Earth isn't flat, though. Did you know Earth isn't a perfect sphere either?
After a snowfall, we all like to brag about how much fell, so it is important to measure snow properly. While it sounds like an easy task, you must follow some rules.
Unlike a certain popular television show, we know that winter is coming and exactly when it will get here.
You may have heard about the Christmas Star that will become visible in the December sky. What is it, how rare is it, and how do you see this "star"? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answers.
When it comes to thunderstorms, can you really tell how far away a storm is by counting the seconds between the flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder? The answer is yes, but there's a little more to it.
KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin explores the science behind gravity with slow-motion and a slinky.
When the air in your house gets dry, you may notice you get shocked when touching door knobs, and your hair goes crazy when you take off a sweater.
We are now in the time of year where our furnaces roar back to life, and once the furnaces come on, you may notice the air in our homes becomes much drier.
We are entering snow season, and almost every year on social media, someone posts a video of snow that doesn't turn to water when it melts after being put up to a flame.
This fall, you may have noticed that acorns have been falling by the bucket load.
Whether you say "slippy" or "slippery," we are getting into the time of year where slipping and sliding occur.
Have you ever had a helium balloon in your car and notice that its movements are much different than you would expect? If you never noticed, it is certainly something to see.
KDKA meteorologist Ray Petelin will show you how to make 'magic' simply by using physics!
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!
It's common to see icicles hanging from roofs or awnings, but can they form sideways? The Barton Family saw just that, and Ray Petelin explains how it may have happened!
When rivers, lakes, and ponds freeze over, it's natural to want to go play on them, but checking them for safety is important. Ray Petelin explains what you need to do to make sure you don't fall through.
Rising Crust Pizzeria's building was heavily damaged last month after a truck slammed into the side of the shop.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
A community in Washington County said it is taking steps to protect its residents from data centers.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Melanie from 100.7 Star joins us as she does every Monday to talk Morgan Wallen's concert cancellation in Pittsburgh, celebrity date nights, and Dua Lipa saying "I do" twice!
Jeff Koontz is preparing for one of the toughest endurance races on the planet, and he's raising money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund with every mile!
Your local library is easier than hitting up your local Apple Store. Daisy Jade visits the Western Allegheny Community Library for a look at gadgets you can, literally, check out!
Terina Hicks from Cobbler World joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to show us how you can enjoy all the chocolatey, marshmallowy goodness without the sticky mess!
We've got an immersive experience to showcase the Bridal Luncheon and Designer Showcase happening in Pittsburgh with Randy Fenoli from Say Yes to the Dress. It includes a full tasting event with pastry chef David Lowry and Amber Peck!
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
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, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Neal Shipley earned low amateur honors at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2024 and will now be teeing it up at Shinnecock Hills as a professional later this month.
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A community in Washington County said it is taking steps to protect its residents from data centers.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The House on Tuesday passed Republicans' $70 billion bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump's term, bringing an end to the monthslong stalemate over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening that it conducted "self-defense strikes" on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on Monday. President Trump said Iranians had shot down the helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump told ABC News that "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
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.
