PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Plenty of sunshine is expected today but don’t let the sun fool you. Temperatures will be on the cold side with highs in the upper 30’s and morning lows near 20 degrees. READ MORE: Police: Traffic Stop Leads To Largest Single-Day Heroin Bust In Bridgeville Police History Temperatures during the morning will run a good 20 to 25 degrees colder than at this same time yesterday. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) When you factor in winds of around 10 mph, the wind chill today will dip to near 10 degrees for the morning and should top out around 30 degrees this afternoon. The big story for the day is still water levels on the Monongahela River. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) River forecasts are still showing high water through Wednesday with river levels back in acceptable ranges by Thursday morning. READ MORE: Man Dies Following Shooting Near Station Square, Police Investigating (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) It will … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Rising Flood Waters, Cold Temperatures, Sunshine
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Weather Blog: Sunny & Dry
Hi Everyone! Today starts a 7-day run of sunny and dry weather. This, of course ,provided there are no changes in the outlook. But as of right now it is clear skies all the way through the weekend and into next week. That my friends will be the first time we have has a run like that since last November. It is not like we have had a ton of rain above normal. But a dry spell, if you will, we have not had. And temps, even on a roller coaster from near 60° tomorrow, to the mid 40’s to the mid 50’s rounding out the “Seven Day Forecast,” will feel much better with all that sunshine. An easy blog today and given all the above I think it I safe to issue a “Car Wash Alert!” Time to remove February from our cars and not waste your time, effort, or money. MB … [Read more...] about Weather Blog: Sunny & Dry
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Addresses COVID-19, Jobs, Schools & Economy During State Of State
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days. DeSantis did not announce major new initiatives during the 28-minute speech but tried to contrast Florida with what he described as a “calamitous reality” in other states of closed schools and shuttered businesses. READ MORE: Stimulus Check Update: When Could Another Economic Relief Payment Arrive? Frequently interrupted by applause as he spoke in the House chamber, DeSantis said Florida had taken the right approach during the pandemic of focusing on caring for seniors, allowing businesses to reopen and making sure children could receive in-person instruction. He said the consequences of keeping students out of schools in other states will be “catastrophic and long-lasting.” “The failure of so many … [Read more...] about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Addresses COVID-19, Jobs, Schools & Economy During State Of State