Pittsburgh Weather: Steady rain arrives this afternoon, greening up yards, crops
The rain will be nice and much-needed.
Watch CBS News
The rain will be nice and much-needed.
While the rain by itself probably won't constitute a 'drought buster', conditions will help to make this rain a 'soaking' shower with little in the way lost due to downpours or evaporation.
After 21 days of no measurable rain at the airport, we have recorded 0.02 inches of rain, with more showers and even a few storms on the way later tonight.
We will still have a Code Yellow air quality status for Sunday for some of the haze and smoke in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
The interesting week continues, with several unusual things all coming together, giving us mets plenty of things to discuss.
This is such an interesting week.
Relief from the heat finally arrived with the cold front Saturday, and the high Sunday was 10 degrees cooler than Saturday in Pittsburgh.
After the driest May in Pittsburgh since 1986 and 12 days with no rain, we finally saw a few raindrops today and a few strong storms across the region.
The hottest temperatures of the year are expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon.
We could be looking at one of the hottest stretches of weather on record for the period starting yesterday and going through June 7.
Overnight into Memorial Day, showers will linger south, and clouds clear through the day, leaving us with a dry, sunny, and hot day with highs in the low 80s.
Saturday has been gorgeous, with highs in the mid-70s with plenty of sunshine. Clouds will increase by the evening.
Smoke from the Western Canada wildfires is leading to high particulate levels in the upper atmosphere and haze across our region.
It's going to be a sunny day with blue skies across Western Pennsylvania.
Sunshine and warm temperatures stick around through Wednesday, with highs in the upper 70s and close to 80 by midweek.
Clouds will gradually break overnight, giving us a pleasant evening and eventually partly cloudy skies by morning.
How big hail can get is all about wind!
The best chance for rain occurs from noon to around 6 p.m.
Highs today should remain in the mid-70s, but if anything today will actually be more pleasant than yesterday
After a sunny Sunday, we'll watch a few clouds roll in overnight, but temperatures will be cooler, with lower humidity levels.
Pollen will be on the very high side this Mother's Day thanks to the tree pollen.
After a damp and dreary Saturday, we'll see showers ending north to south this evening and dry conditions overnight.
We are just a little over a week into May, and it's already been a heck of a month.
Today will see rain chances both early and late but the afternoon is looking good.
A few isolated showers are moving out to our east this evening, and we'll be in for a mild, quiet Sunday night.
Some scattered rain will linger throughout the weekend in the Pittsburgh area.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green.
United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Pony League World Series in Washington County is asking for the community's help.
Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Oneil Cruz added a solo home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game series sweep.
United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Flight 93 Memorial will mark 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, with a day of observance and ceremonies on Friday.
Brittany Ritter, a woman missing for more than one week from Ohio, was found dead on top of a train car in Indiana, authorities said.
Some scattered rain will linger throughout the weekend in the Pittsburgh area.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities.
Participating Ford dealerships across the area are collecting food throughout the month, all leading up to the Steelers' home game on September 27th.
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr shares the places you can take your kids to learn something new.
The actor and Director of a new film join Heather and David to talk about their latest movie premiering in Pittsburgh in September!
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a sneak peek of what to expect at this year's Pittsburgh Irish Festival!
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
A Pittsburgh-area hospital is seeing a concerning uptick in withdrawals from what many describe as "gas station heroin."
Mental health days aren't just for adults; oftentimes, children need them, too, so here's what parents need to be on the lookout for.
Getting zapped by lightning is an enormous danger, and with an uptick in strikes in the Pittsburgh area, here's what you need to know.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green.
Jared Jones pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Oneil Cruz added a solo home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday night to complete a three-game series sweep.
Phil, the two-time champion, and Amanda, the Penguins' Manager of Minor League Operations, are both heading to the Hall of Fame.
The grant funding comes after a gunshot was fired near the district's high school football stadium last month.
Cameron Heyward is criticizing the franchise tag, calling it "stupid.".
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
On September 11, 2001, the quiet, rural life of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, was changed forever when Flight 93 came crashing down. John Shumway spoke with the two men who saw the plane and the first people who responded to the scene.
The Pony League World Series in Washington County is asking for the community’s help.
A man in Beaver County is charged with trying to lure a 14-year-old girl into his truck on Thursday.
KDKA's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
