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Ron Smiley

Since June 2015, Ron Smiley has been giving a local and hopefully bright outlook on the day in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

Born a Texan, Ron grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, after his dad retired from the Air Force. He often times says that if he can grow up under a drill sergeants roof, than he can take anything that life can throw at him.

After graduating from Little Rock Catholic High, Ron pursued his degree at Arkansas Tech University. He has two children.

Before arriving in Pittsburgh, Ron worked in Mississippi and Arkansas along with most recently New Orleans and Indianapolis. He says that his love for the weather developed at a young age as he loved to hang out in the garden and talk clouds with his neighbor Mr. Mike, an employee at the National Weather Service. Ron is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has been rewarded his AMS seal.

In Ron's free time, he loves to cook and explore with his family. You may catch him out and about on a Saturday morning running for a good cause or hanging with his family at a local park or museum. Ron also loves to bike, even though he admits it's a lot more challenging with Pennsylvania hills.

High temperatures in the Pittsburgh area will be near 80 degrees today

Today could be the final time this year that we hit 80 degrees.

14h ago

Rain from Hurricane Isaias moves through Pittsburgh on Sunday

The rain will last through the morning, and scattered showers will linger throughout the day on Sunday.

Oct 11

Rain from Hurricane Isaias to hit the Pittsburgh area on Saturday night

After a stretch of picture-perfect weather, it's going to be a rainy evening and morning in the Pittsburgh area.

Oct 10

Rain from Hurricane Isaias expected in Pittsburgh this weekend

While Friday will be another pleasant day, rain from Hurricane Isaias will make its way north this weekend.

Oct 9

Pleasant weather sticks around for now before hurricane remnants bring rain to Pittsburgh

The picture-perfect weather sticks around for at least one more day before weekend rain moves in.

Oct 8

It's going to be another cool autumn day in Pittsburgh

Temperatures will likely be just a degree or two cooler than yesterday.

Oct 6

Rain expected on Friday before a very fall-like weekend in Pittsburgh

Some rain will begin the weekend in Pittsburgh before the fall conditions really start to settle in.

Oct 2

Pittsburgh remains partly cloudy before weekend rain chances

Friday will be the best chance for rain over the weekend, but stray showers will stick around.

Oct 1

Cloudy skies are in today's forecast for the Pittsburgh area

High temperatures will be in the mid-70s.

Sep 30

Sunshine will return to the forecast this afternoon for the Pittsburgh area

High temperatures for the region will be in the low 70s today.

Sep 29

It's going to be a cloudy day in the Pittsburgh area

The cloudy conditions for the region are happening because of the storm hitting the East Coast.

Sep 28

The weather will be fall-like in Pittsburgh this weekend

We're in for a comfy stretch of fall-like weather, but with it comes less daylight.

Sep 25

Dry weather in the Pittsburgh area could stretch into late next week

The afternoon is expected to be sunny and pleasant today.

Sep 24

Cooler temperatures in place today for the first day of fall

Highs today will be near 60 degrees with no big warm-up.

Sep 22

More flash flooding risks in place today for parts of the Pittsburgh area

Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to morning flood risk.

Sep 21