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As Hurricane Melissa rips through Jamaica, thousands of locals and visitors are riding it out.
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As Hurricane Melissa rips through Jamaica, thousands of locals and visitors are riding it out.
Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Tuesday and threatened to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Wednesday evening.
One viewer asks, "Why do Atlantic storms have one name and Pacific storms have another?"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As summer winds down, we approach the peak of hurricane season, so how does the eye of the storm develop?
Erin, the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, became post-tropical on Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.
If you've ever wondered how hurricanes get their names, it's actually a pretty rigorous process!
There are some indications that the main development region for Atlantic tropical systems will become active in the next seven to 10 days.
The 2025 list of hurricane and tropical storm names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.
Arrest records show Malinowsky was arrested for trespassing and failure to appear in court on previous charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
FEMA says it made some "operational adjustments" for safety reasons but said later it would resume normal operations after the threat turned out to be less serious than first feared.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Joseph Malinowski, known as "Lieutenant Dan," told CBS News that he wasn't afraid of Hurricane Milton, despite his boat being slammed into a wall.
People in Florida are cleaning up and starting the recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton rolled through.
Workers from the Pittsburgh-area branches of the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are in Florida for Hurricane Milton.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday was the last day to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton.
Two brothers from Western Pennsylvania living in Florida took different approaches ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
A rare glimpse at an "elusive" bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
A rare glimpse at an "elusive" bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
This weekend, Steel City Con has once again returned to the Monroeville Convention Center, bringing out thousands of people for a fun fandom event. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
A man is facing charges after police said he sexually abused two students while he was a teacher at Highlands School District, paying one of them over $6,000 to keep quiet. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
