Hey Ray! Tornado Myths And Misconceptions
After tornadoes hit our area, I get some very good questions, and hear some untrue myths. One of them is the misconception that tornadoes don't form near mountains, valleys or lakes.
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After tornadoes hit our area, I get some very good questions, and hear some untrue myths. One of them is the misconception that tornadoes don't form near mountains, valleys or lakes.
Water and electricity should never mix. I think everyone knows that. In this experiment, though, we are going to do an experiment with static electricity and water. All we need is a balloon, a gentle stream of water, and some hair.
Many people love the fall because of the colors foliage becomes before they drop their leaves.
When you hear the word halo, you may think of an angel. The topic here is halos, but these ones are in the sky, and something I get asked about a lot.
I have a new problem this week. I need to get a round coaster through a square hole without ripping the paper.
I had a bit of a problem. I needed to fit my entire body through a hole in a standard piece of printer paper. While this isn't a real problem, it is a fun way to show how the perimeter and area of something is related.
Sometimes, seemingly real things on the internet turn out to be fake, and sometimes seemingly fake things on the internet turn out to be true.
We have discussed gravity in a couple different experiments. This time, I am going to show you something that may seem almost impossible to do.
The atmosphere has weight. The near average weight is 14.7 pounds per square inch. That means every square inch of your body, on average, has 14.7 pounds of atmosphere pushing on it.
Shadows are pretty much an everyday or every night occurrence. Since light travels in a straight line, when something gets in the way of that path, it creates an absence of light, or a shadow.
Have you ever had to get an MRI? That is the loud machine with a very powerful magnet that can make images of the inside of your body.
The night sky is full of amazing things during the summer! One thing that peaks in August is the Perseid Meteor Shower, and it can be one of the biggest celestial highlights in the summer.
When people refer to heat lightning, they are usually talking about seeing lightning, but not hearing thunder in the evening or nighttime, usually during the summer months.
Have you ever tried to pour something from one coffee cup into another, only to have the liquid seemingly stick to the side of the cup, resulting in a mess? Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains the science that makes that mess can also help us perform a pretty cool trick!
Smog and air quality issues can happen in our area any time of the year. Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us how some weather patterns and our daily routines can also make the air quality worse.
If you've ever wondered how hurricanes get their names, KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin is here to explain how!
We use salt for so many things these days, but did you know that it can be used to make ice cream? Ray Petelin shows you how in an all-new Hey Ray!
One of the coolest things to see in the summertime happens from late July through late August.
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. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
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.
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
A Westmoreland County man is looking to turn his Steelers-themed hot rod into money for UPMC Children's Hospital.
A 91-year-old woman in Cranberry Township died on Friday after her vehicle apparently rolled over her, police said.
Two weeks after police charged an alleged drunk driver for killing a West Mifflin man, the victim's family is taking action.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
PRT says that without additional funding, 35% of its services are on the chopping block.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Wells Fargo Center has changed its name to Xfinity Mobile Arena, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The speed at which U.S. Steel's preliminary results came surprised Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
More than 200 employees of Pace Industries in Latrobe are set to enter day nine of a strike on Saturday.
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.
