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You often hear meteorologists talk about meteorological and astronomical seasons, but what is the difference?
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You often hear meteorologists talk about meteorological and astronomical seasons, but what is the difference?
One viewer asks, "Why do Atlantic storms have one name and Pacific storms have another?"
As summer winds down, we approach the peak of hurricane season, so how does the eye of the storm develop?
Certain kinds of cirrus clouds can precede an approaching front by a day or two.
If you've ever wondered how hurricanes get their names, it's actually a pretty rigorous process!
Salt has many uses in our modern world, but did you know that it's chilling effect can be used to make ice cream?
The peak of this year's Perseid Meteor Shower is August 12th and 13th.
You've heard the phrase "Dog Days of Summer," but you'd be surprised to learn it has nothing to do with our furry friends.
You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
Have you ever run your finger around the edge of the glass to make a sound? It's energy and science!
Some cloud formations can look scary, and they can be a sign of a storm. Here's how they form and what they are.
If you've heard the term "The Cone of Silence," it's more than something from TV or movies; it's also scientific!
Once you shuffle a deck of cards, something really special can happen!
Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure in this edition of Hey Ray.
Some may wonder if lightning can strike in the same place twice, and if a human can survive multiple strikes.
Ever since people looked for ways to predict the weather, one of those ways has been using caterpillars to determine the severity of an impending winter. Ray Petelin explains the theories in a new Hey Ray!
This time of year, it's a common weather question: What is the difference between hurricanes and nor'easters? Ray Petelin is here to explain!
Have you ever noticed that thunder sounds louder at night? Ray Petelin explains why in a new Hey Ray!
With summer heading to its conclusion, hummingbirds are about to migrate south. Ray Petelin shows you how you can prepare to say goodbye to your friends in a new Hey Ray.
It used to be said that video games were bad for you, but they have become the building blocks of some pretty cool things, including KDKA-TV's new studio! Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
A viewer noticed a "hole" in the clouds in the sky, and in this edition of Hey Ray, Ray Petelin explains how these form!
When it's hot, you're always looking for a way to cool off, but did you know you can give your heat to other objects? Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
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!