St. Elmo's Fire, it's more than just a classic movie | Hey Ray
You might have heard the term St. Elmo's Fire from the movie, but it's also a meteorological phenomenon!
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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.
Remember making paper popper noise makers in school? Well, you might not realize, there's a lot of science behind them!
Pi is a ratio that can be used to measure many different things including someone's hat size.
The Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers can both freeze but one may be more likely than the other.
Using the different sides of aluminum foil has been a discussion having some wonder if it makes a difference.
The sun can make you sneeze if you have ACHOO syndrome.
A fun way to collect money can be done through a swirling motion in a money vortex.
Ice Jams can cause issues like blocking water from moving downstream.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains how Sun dogs or rainbow colored spots appear in our sky.
You have certainly heard the name from the classic 80s movie, but it's more than just that. It's a meteorological phenomenon. Ray Petelin explains!
Sound and energy are really cool things, but Ray Petelin shows how that energy can be transferred from one place to another in a new Hey Ray!
Some cloud formations can look downright creepy and those clouds are shelf and wall clouds. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains what they are, how they form, and what kind of threat they pose in a new Hey Ray!
You've heard the term "Cone of Silence," right? Well, Ray Petelin is here to explain how it's more than just a concept from TV and movies, it applies to weather!
While a deck of cards may seem ordinary, once you shuffle them, something special happens! Ray Petelin explains in a brand new Hey Ray.
We sometimes measure in weird ways. Think about it. One of the most common units of measurement is feet! Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us some other weird ways we measure.
Lightning can indeed strike in the same place twice, and a human can be struck more than once. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains.
Remember making paper popper noise makers in high school? Well, as fun as they are, there's a lot of science behind them and Ray and Elizabeth Petelin are here to tell you all about it!
The Pi ratio can be used to measure many different things including your hat size. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin expains.
It seems as though the Allegheny River typically freezes rather than the Monongahela River. KDKA-TV Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains.
Authorities received a tip that drugs were being sold out of an RV in Dunkard Township, Greene County.
The Mifflin Avenue and South Avenue United Methodist Church gathered for a special service.
Here's what you need to know about the Pirates ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft.
KDKA is announcing the launch of KDKA Originals, a new documentary series, with its first installment, "In the Crosshairs: The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump."
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
The summit at CMU will look to harness Pennsylvania's natural resources for workforce development.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser won't run for governor of Pennsylvania, despite having President Donald Trump's recent promise of support.
New protections are offered to SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania amid an increase in food stamp thefts.
City Mission has served thousands of meals and offered shelter to many over the years.
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
We sat down with Saving with Shayna to learn more about why this is the week to score some deals.
Shake Shack, a popular fast-food restaurant chain, is coming to the Ross Park Mall.
Team PTL got to jam out to one of the acts taking the stage at Picklesburgh this weekend!
Boaz was on a mission for Picklesburgh-themed merch on the show today and came across the Briney Bazaar to check it all out.
We sent Katie on a mini tour to show us how our beautiful neighborhood is serving up Picklesburgh Pride one storefront at a time.
Daisy is thriving at the first stop at the Picklesburgh Tour. We went across the Allegheny River to check out the pickle-themed carnival games.
Our own Boaz Frankel took on the Dill-Cathlon Games at Picklesburgh.
A look at the problem of boaters who camp out on the North Shore with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
A Pittsburgh-area couple says they hired a company a year ago to build a safe and accessible home addition.
The Pittsburgh police union says a recent incident on the South Side should be raising alarms about the level of police staffing in the city.
The ACHD said mosquito samples found West Nile Virus in six neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
Clementine Blackham's family is leading an effort to make sure others in the same situation have the same opportunities they did.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
With an increased risk for skin cancers, the local firefighters were given free screenings in an effort to keep them safe.
What if the scariest part about a life-altering diagnosis isn't the illness itself? Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to break down the financial fallout from a life-altering diagnosis.
Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game slide by beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Here's what you need to know about the Pirates ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Silovs, 24, is signed through the 2025-26 season, and his contract carries an average annual value of $850,000.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Ohio's job creation office has awarded a $310 million grant to Anduril Industries.
Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential companies features two with headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Two years ago, flames ripped through the beloved dairy farm late in 2023; now, they're back open for business.
Pittsburgh pushed for a WNBA team, but the city wasn't rewarded with one during the latest round of expansion.
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
McCartney is returning to North America this fall and will be at PPG Paints Arena on November 11.
A Washington County teen with special needs shared a special moment with Keith Urban during a concert in Ohio.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
A church in Wilkinsburg is sending love and light more than 1,500 miles away to families in Texas devastated by deadly flooding. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley shares more.
Last year at Picklesburgh, Chilekasi Adele dethroned KDKA's two-time reigning pickle juice drinking champion, Erika Stanish. Could Chile retain his pickle juice drinking crown at this year's festival?
When families have a child in the hospital, the costs can be astronomical, and that is where Pennies from Heaven steps in. They help families cover costs of every day life when they need it the most. KDKA's Megan Shinn has their mission in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
