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It's going to be hot and sunny for the start of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
It's going to be a hot and sunny day at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday as the 125th playing of the U.S. Open Championship gets underway. Temperatures on Thursday are expected to be in the low to mid-80s and dry. Earlier in the week, the Pittsburgh area was hit with heavy rain, which made for swampy conditions during the U.S. Open's practice rounds. With very few trees on the property at Oakmont, fans will often find themselves with little shade or places to get a break from the sun and the heat. Fans pack into the Fan Central zone at the 125th playing of the U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Mike Darnay / KDKA Heat is the leading killer when it comes to weather-related phenomena and is something many don't take seriously because it is a silent killer. Young children, older adults, and those with chronic health issues are most susceptible to heat exposure, illness, and heat stroke. Those headed to the U.S, Open should drink non-alcoholic beverages, plenty of water, and juices with electrolytes to stay safe and hydrated. Complimentary hydration stations are available throughout the course at the U.S. Open. Loose fitting and light-colored clothes should be worn as well. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be worn and individuals should take breaks in the shade or in the air conditioning, which can be found at the U.S. Open in places like the merchandise pavilions. It's going to be a hot and sunny day on Thursday when the 125th playing of the U.S. Open Championship gets underway at Oakmont Country Club. KDKA Weather Center It's also important for people to recognize if they have symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke and seek immediate medical attention if they suspect they have any of these symptoms. First-Aid Stations are located throughout the course at the U.S. Open and are staffed by doctors and other first responders from Allegheny Health Network and UPMC. Temperatures on Friday are expected to be into the 80s again with cooler temperatures on Saturday and Sunday along with rain and storm chances back in the forecast. COMPLETE U.S. OPEN COVERAGE:
CBS News
04-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
PHOTOS: A look at some of the merchandise available at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club
Local News PHOTOS: A look at some of the merchandise available at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club Mike Darnay / KDKA The headwear section inside the merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th playing of the U.S. Open offers numerous options. The entrance to the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA The merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club at the U.S. Open next week consists of 35,000 square feet of retail space with more than 500,000 items available for purchase. T-shirts at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA The t-shirts section inside the merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th playing of the U.S. Open offers numerous options. One of the U.S. Open's merchandise pavilion's signature items Mike Darnay / KDKA One of the signature items at the U.S. Open's merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club is a red, white, and blue sweatshirt. Women's items at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA The U.S. Open's merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club includes a large selection of items for women. T-shirts at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA A large selection of t-shirts are on display at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club. A nod to Pittsburgh at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA A black-and-gold U.S. Open themed jersey is among the merchandise options at Oakmont Country Club that pay homage to Pittsburgh. Sunglasses at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA A large selection of sunglasses are on display at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club. Peter Millar items at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA Peter Millar is the official outfitter of the USGA and offer a number of items inside the merchandise pavilion at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Peter Millar items at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA Peter Millar is the official outfitter of the USGA and offer a number of items inside the merchandise pavilion at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Headwar at the U.S. Open merchandise pavilion Mike Darnay / KDKA The headwear section inside the merchandise pavilion at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th playing of the U.S. Open offers numerous options.
CBS News
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Melanie Rayl named Pittsburgh's 2025 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes queen
Melanie Rayl has been named Pittsburgh's Miss Smiling Irish Eyes queen for 2025. The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pittsburgh is just 11 days away and Rayl and her court will be among the annual guests of honor. Rayl, a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, is a second generation Miss Smiling Irish Eyes queen, following in the footsteps of her mother who received the honor in 1991. Rayl attends Trinity College in Connecticut, studied abroad in Ireland last fall, and says she hopes to return there to attend graduate school. Joining Rayl for the city's parade later this month will be court Maidens Reece Flowers and Elizabeth Sweeney. The parade is set to take place on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. Mike Darnay Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.
