Defining the terms "50-year" and "100-year" floods | Hey Ray!
We often hear the terms 50-year and 100-year floods but what exactly do those terms mean?
We often hear the terms 50-year and 100-year floods but what exactly do those terms mean?
It's believed that with all the hills and valleys in Pittsburgh, tornadoes can't happen here, but that could not be further from the truth!
We've gone over the elements of the total solar eclipse, and now, with it just days away - let's get into the specifics.
With the eclipse coming up, here are some things you can say to sound like an eclipse expert!
Alright, it's time to ask the question - what if it's cloudy on April 8?
When the solar eclipse happens, we'll see some squared and squiggly shadows. Ray Petelin explains why!
Surely by now, you're looking for ways to look at the upcoming solar eclipse, so let's do some homemade crafting!
By now, you have heard of the total solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Here in Pittsburgh, we know all about rivers, but what about rivers in the sky?
Snow does more than just fall - snow can roll!
Water can sometimes act differently than we expect - let's check out the science behind it!
When it's really cold out, we can see some weird lights in the sky, but why is that?
Did you know that the sun's position in the sky is not always the same?
Everyone knows what a blizzard is, but there are many different winter storm systems to know!
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We often hear the terms "100 year" and "50 year" floods, but what exactly do those terms mean? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin spoke with Fred McMullen from the National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh about just that!
It's often said that thanks to the hills and valleys in Western Pennsylvania, we're not a risk for tornadoes, but that could not be further from the truth. Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explain more in an all-new Hey Ray!
With the total solar eclipse just a couple of days away, you now know all the details, now it's time for Ray Petelin to get into the timeline of what to expect on Monday!
We're just days away from the total solar eclipse and Ray Petelin has some facts that will make you an eclipse expert!
Western Pennsylvania is not exactly known for sunshine in April, so in an all-new Hey Ray, Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explain what to do if it's cloudy on April 8.
On April 8, the sky won't be the only show - we'll see some cool things on the ground, as well! Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explain in an all-new Hey Ray!
So, you couldn't get solar eclipse glasses, no worries! Ray and Elizabeth Petelin will show you how to make your own!
We in Pittsburgh know all about rivers, but did you know there are rivers in the sky? Ray Petelin explains!
We all know that snow can fall, but did you know that snow can roll? Ray and Elizabeth Petelin have the frosty story!
In today's Hey Ray, we're creating what Ray is calling a "silly siphon" but he and Elizabeth are here to show you the science behind it!
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Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised alarms about so-called p-card payments to Mario Ashkar.
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