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Powerful Storms Sweep Through Area Overnight
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- Powerful storms swept through the region late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The storms brought lightning, thunder, high winds and plenty of rain. The weather caused some...
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Flash Flooding, Other Damage Reported After Storms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening left behind some scattered damage and flooding around the area. Along Beechwood Boulevard, an ambulance with a patient on board became...
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Butler Co. Church Damaged During Severe Storms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was an active Wednesday evening on radar as severe storms passed through the region, prompting a tornado watch for much of the area and leaving behind lots of damage in its wake....
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect With More Rain, Storms Expected
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A powerful line of storms moved through the area Wednesday evening, but more storms could be on the way today. According to KDKA-TV’s Jon Burnett, Thursday morning showers will...
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NWS Investigating Funnel Cloud Reports
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The National Weather Service surveyed the damage in Butler County today after Wednesday night’s strong storms. A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Butler and Armstrong...
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Heavy Rains Blamed For Flash Flooding, Traffic Accidents
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The heavy rains that fell around the Pittsburgh region Thursday are being blamed for some flash flooding and evening rush hour traffic troubles. An afternoon accident on the Parkway...
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Strong Storms Possible For Region Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s an active day for weather in the Pittsburgh area. Showers and thunderstorms have been moving through Wednesday morning. Several viewers report lightning and thunder across the...
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Incredible Pittsburgh Lightning Photos Go Viral
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Strong storms brought powerful winds, heavy rain, and lightning to the area Wednesday night into Thursday. Photographer Dave DiCello was on Mt. Washington as the storms moved...
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Powerful Storms Rip Through The Area
BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA)- Some strong storms ripped through the area late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The storms led to some amazing lightning in the sky. It also led to some flooding in parts of...
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Storms Bringing High Winds, Downpours & Lightning To Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Saturday started out with beautiful, sunny skies and warm temperatures, but now some severe weather will dampen the rest of the weekend and usher in cooler temperatures to start the...
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Tornado Watch Issued For Viewing Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A strong line of storms is expected to reach the area this afternoon, which prompted a Tornado Watch for several hours. According to the National Weather Service, a Tornado Watch...
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Possible Lightning Strike Causes Porch Collapse In Hazelwood
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A possible lightning strike brought down part of an apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood during Saturday afternoon’s heavy rain. Pittsburgh firefighters were...
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Most Of Viewing Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Severe weather will be around the area for much of the day. As a result, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Watch is in...
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Lightning Damages Church Organ, Knocks Down Trees
MT. LEBANON (KDKA) – Lightning interrupted mass Sunday morning at St. Bernard’s Church in Mt. Lebanon. A priest says the church organ stopped working and the microphone shut off when lightning struck...
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Strong Storms Cause Widespread Damage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Strong storms moved through the area Wednesday morning, which caused some flooding and damage around the area. West Penn Power crews were working to get Painters Run Road in Upper...
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Lines Of Strong Storms Bringing Heavy Rain, Lightning
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some strong storms moved through the area overnight and more are on the way. According to KDKA-TV Meteorologist Kristin Emery, a series of three lines of storms will affect the area...
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Pittsburgh Hit By Strong Winds, Rain, Lightning
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Extreme winds, rain and lightning struck the Pittsburgh region Thursday evening. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of Butler, Greene, Fayette counties and parts of Ohio and...
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Alerts Remain In Effect As More Severe Weather Moves Into Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Severe weather moved through the area last night and more is on the way today. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 a.m. for...
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Area Public Works Crews Cleaning Up After Severe Weather
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Public Works crews around the area are working to clean up after severe weather moved through the area Thursday night. A huge pile of broken tree branches, uprooted trunks and...
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Fund Set Up To Help Local College Student Who Was Struck By Lightning
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A young man from Pittsburgh who was struck by lightning last week on his college campus in Ohio is reportedly making progress in his recovery. Sean Ferguson, 23, is enrolled at the...
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Strong Thunderstorms Expected To Rock Pittsburgh Region
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Pittsburgh region Monday afternoon and evening. AccuWeather says a cold front headed our way will not only bring cooler temperatures,...
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Storms Barrel Through Region Causing Damage, Power Outages
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_2905201523233139192AA.mp4 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Late-day thunderstorms, that brought heavy rains and gusty winds, barreled through the Pittsburgh region...
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Boy Injured After Lightning Strikes Home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A child was injured after lightning struck his home in Rostraver Township Saturday afternoon. Our news partners at the Post-Gazette report the boy was hit by falling debris from his...
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Tree Falls Onto Butler Co. Mobile Home, Killed 1 Man
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_1206201523152929490AA.mp4 SLIPPERY ROCK (KDKA) – Friday evening’s storms left one person dead in Butler County and a trail of destruction in some local...
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Another Night Of Storms Prompt Flash Flood Warning
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_1506201523245493794AA.mp4 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The severe weather at the end of the weekend is not over yet, another night of rain has prompted a Flash Flood...
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Heavy Rains Overnight Extend Flash Flood Alerts Around Area
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_1606201506221594176AA.mp4 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Emergency crews had their hands full overnight as more rain moved through the area, which caused a variety of...
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Damage Reported Around Area After Most Recent Heavy Rain & Storms
http://media.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/CBSPIT_1606201517291981656AA.mp4 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – More heavy rain and storms moved through overnight, which caused damage around the area. In Moon Township, a...
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Flash Flooding, Damage Reported After Another Round Of Storms Move Through
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a warm and muggy day, scattered showers and storms moved back into the area Thursday evening. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Western Pa.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The threat of severe weather has been around for days and more could be on the way. According to the National Weather Service, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 6...
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Scattered Showers, Storms Still Possible Through Evening After Another Round...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some scattered showers and storms could remain around the area tonight after another round of rain moved through earlier in the day, prompting some watches and warnings. A Severe...
View ArticleFleury Gets 5th Straight Win, Penguins Beat Lightning 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. Fleury, who has not lost in...
View ArticleWatch: Thousands Of Lightning Strikes Hit UK During Powerful Storms
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter LONDON (CBS) — Lightning lit up the sky across the UK over the weekend. British meteorologists say thousands of lightning strikes hit the nation late Saturday and...
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Man Struck By Lightning While Playing Soccer In Park
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was struck by lightning in Schenley Park on Monday afternoon. Reports of the incident at the Schenley Oval Sportsplex first came in just...
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Officials: Oakmont Apartment Building Struck By Lightning
OAKMONT (KDKA) — An apartment building in Oakmont was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon. It happened around 3 p.m. on Washington Avenue near Seventh Street. About two or three people were in their...
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I-79 Reopens Following Downed Power Lines
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Interstate 79 has reopened to traffic following closures due to lightning strikes downing power lines. Crews from Penn Power reset the utility poles. The northbound off-ramp...
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Two People Killed By Lightning Strike At Local Park
MT. PLEASANT, Pa. (KDKA) – Two individuals were struck by lightning and killed in Westmoreland County. Westmoreland County first responders confirmed that one man and one women were struck in Mammoth...
View ArticleLightning Safety: What To Do If You’re Caught In A Storm
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA – According to the National Weather Service, summer is the deadliest time of year for lightning strikes. They said 64% of deaths are a result of doing outside activities during a...
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PSU’s Beaver Stadium Cleared Due To Lightning; Game Delayed
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Fans attending the Pitt/Penn State game in University Park were allowed back into Beaver Stadium after lightning forced them to clear the stands. (Photo Credit: KDKA) The lightning...
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Hey Ray! How To Determine How Far Away A Thunderstorm Is From You
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Can you really tell how far away a thunderstorm is by counting the seconds between the flash of lightning and the boom of thunder? The answer is yes, but there is a little more to...
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Hey Ray! Explaining What Heat Lightning Is
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — 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. Heat...
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