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CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Periods of storms expected this weekend throughout the Pittsburgh area
It's going to be a hot and humid weekend with periods of storms expected to move through the Pittsburgh area. First Alert: None at the moment WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos Temperatures once again have struggled to drop below 70 degrees in Pittsburgh early Saturday morning as we are in the midst of an unseasonably warm and very humid air mass. Presently, we are at 18 days this year with a low temperature of 70 degrees or higher, and there is a good chance we could be in second place for the greatest number of 70-degree warm mornings on record at Pittsburgh International Airport by the middle of next week. Our large scale weather pattern this weekend will be comprised of continuous heat and humidity accompanied by periods of storms. A frontal boundary has stalled out across our area and will likely meander between the I-70 to I-80 corridors with strong and deep moisture convergence near the boundary. Several impulses aloft in the atmosphere will be moving atop this boundary bringing periods of storms as they pass through. The first of which will move across our area between sunrise and noon today. There will likely be a break in the thunderstorm activity by early to mid afternoon before the next disturbance moves in with increasing shower and storm chances this evening. Temperatures will rise from the lower reach the mid 80s for most by early afternoon. Storms may produce microbursts with wind gusts peaking around 40-60 mph and isolated instances of pea to dime sized hail. Heavy rai and flash flooding will also be a threat with isolated amounts of 2-3" in areas that see repeated storms, but a majority of folks will see around 0.5". Additional showers and storms are likely overnight as waves of energy pass through. The overall coverage will decrease some with areas mainly north and east of Pittsburgh being favored hotspots for storms. Temperatures will be very warm as well as lows struggle to drop below the low-mid 70s for most. Sunday morning will begin with mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers, but it is likely that storm chances will ramp up pretty early in the day—likely before noon as the ground temperature needed to initiate storms will only be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Storm coverage will start to decrease and shift south of Pittsburgh by early evening with clearing skies and areas of fog by Monday morning. Next week, a series of disturbances rotating around the heat dome parked to our southwest will move our way bringing isolated periodic storm chances. Timing is still fluid with this activity but keep an eye out Monday evening through Tuesday morning. A stronger cold front is expected to arrive around July 30-31 which will bring near to slightly below normal temperatures accompanied by drier air to our region.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Inbound lanes of the Parkway West closed due to vehicle fire near Pittsburgh International Airport
The inbound lanes of the Parkway West are closed due to a vehicle fire near Pittsburgh International Airport. The fire broke out just after 5 a.m. between the Clinton Road interchange and the exits for the airport in Findlay Township. A truck caught fire along the Parkway West early Thursday morning. Submitted It's unclear if any injuries have been reported. A large amount of smoke was seen clouding the air along with a significant traffic backup building due to the road closure.
CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
TSA bracing for a record-setting 4th of July travel week, including 200,000-plus in Pittsburgh
The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for another record-breaking holiday travel week, with 18.5 million passengers expected to fly nationwide for the Fourth of July. Here in Pittsburgh, more than 200,000 travelers are expected to pass through the terminals at Pittsburgh International Airport. "We're expecting 72.2 million people that are going to head out… most on the road, but a lot going through the airport," said Jim Garrity with AAA. "It's the most we've seen for Fourth of July on record." That kind of volume means travelers should plan for delays and allow for extra time. "Get out the door early because you could be running into delays on the roads and at the airports," said Garrity. "We advise people to make sure they're here two hours in advance, that means being in line two hours before your flight," said Kerlik. And if you're not traveling with a Real ID, be prepared for longer screening times. "If you do not have a REAL ID, we'd advise giving yourself extra time," said Kerlik. "You're subjected to additional screening, and it could take more time to get through the line." Officials are urging travelers to plan to help reduce stress. Reserve airport parking online in advance, follow TSA packing guidelines to avoid delays at security, and check your flight status with your airline before heading to the airport. "Make sure you're checking with your airline using their app; they're readily available," said Kerlik. Travelers can also check security wait times and other updates on the FlyPittsburgh website at this link.
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
She lost her diamond. An airport full of strangers began looking
April Schmitt with Steve Turkaly, left, and Tom Riordan. Schmitt's diamond fell out of her engagement ring on June 13, and Turkaly and Riordan helped find it. Image: Pittsburgh International Airport Sydney Page April Schmitt was never superstitious about Friday the 13th. She got engaged on Friday, March 13, 1992, and married on another Friday the 13th that November. For more than three decades, those dates marked happy milestones. But on Friday, June 13, Schmitt found herself wondering if her luck had run out. After a stressful week managing a work event in Los Angeles, Schmitt landed in Pittsburgh. Her trip home had already hit a couple of snags - a delayed flight, an unanticipated overnight stay in Philadelphia - and she was eager to be back with her family. About 30 minutes into her 40-minute drive home, Schmitt noticed something strange. 'I touched my ring, and it felt sharp,' Schmitt said. 'I look down, and there were just four empty prongs staring at me. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Schmitt's ring missing the center stone. Image: April Schmitt She turned her car around and rushed back to Pittsburgh International Airport. On the way, she retraced her steps and realized her round diamond - the one her husband of 32 years proposed to her with - likely came loose at baggage claim. 'I think the bag sort of shifted, and I pinched my hand between the suitcase and the carousel,' Schmitt said. 'I jerked my hand back and didn't actually think anything of it.' When she got back to the airport, she started frantically looking around American Airlines Baggage Claim B. She reported the lost diamond to an airline staffer, who then alerted airport staff. Schmitt with her husband, Eric Schmitt, on their wedding day, Nov. 13, 1992. Image: Courtesy of April Schmitt A group of six airline service technicians promptly arrived at the carousel to search for the diamond. 'I found the woman on her hands and knees with the flashlight on her phone looking,' said Tom Riordan, a stationary engineer who has worked at the airport for 20 years. While some airport workers climbed underneath the carousel to look inside, others searched the exterior. Some travelers joined the effort, too. 'Several good Samaritans were trying to crawl around and look as well,' Schmitt said. 'These are just good, wholesome people. … They could see how much it meant to me.' After an hour and a half of looking, Schmitt was beginning to lose hope. Although the diamond was insured, Schmitt said, no replacement stone would have had the same sentimental value. 'I just felt so deflated,' Schmitt said. A recent photo of the Schmitts. Image: Courtesy of April Schmitt The workers told her there would be a lull in incoming flights shortly, and staff on the next shift would continue looking for her diamond. 'I must confess, I didn't really 100 percent believe that they were going to,' said Schmitt, who decided to cut her losses and drive home. But, to Schmitt's surprise, the airport staff kept their word. A few hours later, around 3:45 p.m., Schmitt got a call. The diamond had been found. 'I was like, 'Wait, what?!'' said Schmitt, who drove back to the airport. 'I was just so excited.' Sean Dempsey, a stationary engineer at the airport, found the diamond inside the debris-filled carousel - in the exact spot Schmitt believed it popped out of the prongs. The service technicians explained that there is a trapdoor at the top of the carousel, giving them access to climb underneath. 'I just was crawling with a flashlight, and we had paint sticks to scrape all the dirt away,' he said. 'The diamond caught a little bit of light, and I found it.' Airport staff said supporting travelers is their primary job. 'This is one of several incidents that we've recently had, including golf clubs that needed to get returned to somebody at the U.S. Open,' said Christina Cassotis, chief executive of Pittsburgh International Airport. 'It's not the first time we've found a diamond. This is what we do.' 'She was so grateful, with tears in her eyes that the diamond was found,' Riordan said of Schmitt. 'It was so nice to be able to get it back to her.' Schmitt said she offered to bring the staff food, make a donation or give them gifts to show her appreciation. They declined. 'They were like, 'Seeing your smile is all the reward we need,'' said Schmitt, who returned to the airport on June 26 to give each person who assisted a small gift and a thank-you card. A photo of the stone after it was found. Image: April Schmitt
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Animal cruelty charges withdrawn after woman pleads guilty to abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport
The woman who pleaded guilty to abandoning her French bulldog at Pittsburgh International Airport two years ago will pay a $150 fine and have neglect and animal cruelty charges withdrawn. Police said Allison Gaiser left her bulldog behind in a stroller two years ago at Pittsburgh International Airport and flew to Mexico after airline workers told her she couldn't bring the dog on board without a proper kennel. Gaiser originally tried to get a boarding pass for the animal as an "emotional support animal," but was told she would need the proper carrier, police said. Gaiser was charged with a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty as well as summary violations of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and abandonment of animals by owner. In exchange for a guilty plea to one count of abandoning a dog, the other charges were withdrawn and Gaiser will pay a $150 fine.
