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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Hot, sticky weather leaves Pittsburgh sweltering through midweek. Here's when a cool down is expected.
The hot, sticky weekend is continuing into the start of the week. The heat is expected to stay put until midweek and some relief is finally expected. Daily average High: 83 Low: 64 Sunrise: 6:12 Sunset: 8:42 Any Alert Days Ahead? Not likely Aware: We had our tenth 90-degree day of the year on Saturday. We were at 14 already last year at this time. There's a solid chance we will see our eleventh 90-degree day of the year. High temperatures will likely hit 90 or above starting today through Wednesday. Some relief will arrive towards the end of the week with near or slightly below average temperatures on Thursday and Friday. The Pittsburgh region started the day with some patchy fog. The sun started to come out around 8 a.m., and by noon, we'll have temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s. There is a low 20% chance of rain fairly late in the day. Tuesday is being forecast as the hottest day of the week with high around 92 degrees. Morning lows will also be up in the 70s. With little to no rain expected on Tuesday, it's going to feel like one of the hottest days of the year. The heat index values could be near 100 degrees. Cooling centers will be open in most communities for those needing some relief from the heat. Allegheny County has extended its Code Red Heat Advisory to include today. The county, city and other municipalities are opening cooling centers for those in need of some relief. Elizabeth Seton Center 1900 Pioneer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226 LifeSpan - Clairton 530 Miller Ave Clairton, PA 15025 LifeSpan - Mon Valley Olympia Park Shopping Center 4313 Walnut Street McKeesport, PA 15132 NAMS - Sharpsburg 209 13th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15215 NAMS - Tarentum 704 Second Avenue, Suite 100-B Tarentum, PA 15084 Plum Community Center 499 Center-New Texas Road Pittsburgh, PA 15239 These community centers will be open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center 1555 Broadway Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center 3515 McClure Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center 745 Greenfield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center 7321 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center 720 Sherwood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15204 South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center 12th & Bingham Streets Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Wednesday will see highs up near 90 degrees, but we should see some relief from the heat arriving in the form of late-day rain showers that will stick around through the overnight hours and into Thursday. The best rain chance will come on Thursday morning. Behind the rain will be relief from the heat. Thursday's high will reach the upper 70s. To end the week, highs should hover near 80 degrees.
CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Transformer failure causes Chicago power outage in Belmont Cragin, ComEd says
A transformer failure on Chicago's Northwest Side caused several thousand residents to lose power overnight as temperatures struggled to dip below 80 degrees. The outage happened in the city's Belmont Cragin neighborhood. ComEd said a transformer "went bad" in the area of Diversey and Cicero, causing power outages in the neighborhood. Some residents were forced outside into a warm night to get a break from the heat inside their homes. Others went to their cars to have air conditioning. Still others left the area to find relief elsewhere. One neighbor said first the lights went out and then it started to heat up inside her home. ComEd crews were at the scene to get power back on for those customers and said power had been restored as of 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Chicago is under a Heat Advisory for dangerous temperatures and humidity today. Overnight, air temperatures barely got below 80 degrees in many areas, with humidity making it feel warmer. The city of Chicago and Cook County operate cooling centers that are free for all to access if they need air conditioning. Most locations open at 9 a.m.
CBS News
7 days ago
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- CBS News
Air conditioning restored to all 4 buildings in Park Forest, Illinois apartment complex
After going through one summer heat wave without air conditioning, all four buildings at the Autumn Ridge apartment complex in the south Chicago suburb of Park Forest now have working AC. Any residents still having issues are advised to contact maintenance. Back in June, residents of the buildings complained that the AC had not been on all year. When a heat wave hit the area late that month, the air conditioning was still out, and one resident's thermostat read 92 degrees inside an apartment. The AC was restored to one of the four buildings during that heat wave on June 24. With extreme heat having settled in the area again Wednesday, the community center at the Autumn Ridge and the Park Forest Village Hall are open as cooling centers during business hours. The Park Forest Police Department is open as a cooling center 24 hours on Wednesday and Thursday.
CBS News
23-07-2025
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- CBS News
Metro Detroit residents invited to stop by cooling centers during spike in temperature
Some of Metro Detroit's cooling centers will be open to the public this week in response to a spike in temperature that is in the forecast. "With dangerously high temperatures expected on Thursday, we're urging all Detroiters to take precaution and stay cool," said Detroit Chief Public Health Officer, Denise Fair Razo, said. Dozens of cooling centers across Southeast Michigan were open earlier this summer when a heat wave ran for several days. The announcements for this week include: Three community recreation centers will be open extended hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in response to the weather. They are: All other Detroit Recreation Centers will be open their usual hours this week. Detroit Public Library branches will welcome visitors during their usual business hours this week. Robert Bowens Senior Center on Bagley Street will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. For information, call 248-758-3238.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Portland is hot. Here's everything you need to know to stay cool this week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It's getting hot throughout the Portland metro area. The National Weather Service has issued a for the region due to the dangerous temperatures ranging from the mid-90s to 100 degrees. READ MORE: Summer heat peaks, weather alerts in place in Portland The advisory, which impacts much of western Oregon and southwest Washington, will be in place from noon Tuesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday. But how can you stay cool as temperatures rise? Cooling Centers for residents who do not have access to air conditioning. Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties have not announced the opening of similar shelters. As of Tuesday afternoon, there is one Clackamas County overnight shelter open in Oregon City. Pets are allowed at the shelter, and the facility can be accessed via TriMet Route 32. Father's Heart Street Ministry603 12th St., Oregon CityOpen: Tuesday, Jul. 15 at noon until Wednesday, Jul. 16 at 7 a.m. For a list of daytime shelters, visit the . Emergency management director Chris Voss defended Multnomah County's decision not to open cooling centers today due to lower overnight temperatures. Voss says the county has also reached out to hundreds of property managers to encourage them to check on residents who may be at risk of heat related illness, including older adults and those living alone. Pools, Splash Pads & Libraries Although cooling centers in Multnomah County may not be open, there are still plenty of spaces to cool off in the area thanks to the county's many public libraries and the city's splash pads. This week, for the first time in a year, following major repairs. It is now one of seven pools run by Portland Parks and Recreation. However, the City of Portland warns that pools are not a reliable place to cool off. 'While pools are excellent recreation sites, we do NOT consider pools as places to stay cool,' a city spokesperson said. First and foremost, not everyone can swim, plus, pools are subject to capacity limits and programming like water fitness classes, swim team practices, etc.; outdoor pools may have to close (even if temporarily) during extreme heat for the safety of staff and visitors; the concrete decks can get very hot; and so on.' A complete map of these community spaces can be found via the . Multnomah County Homeless Services also activated its severe weather outreach program Monday to provide hundreds of electrolyte packets, sunscreen, cooling towels, and more to those in need. Other Ways to Cool Down According to the American Red Cross, there are three important steps for staying safe during a heat advisory. Stay Hydrated: Drink a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. Stay Cool: Spend time in air-conditioned places. If your home is too hot, go to a mall, library or cooling center. Stay Connected: Check on others and ask for help if you need it. Make sure pets have access to fresh water and shade. 'Knowing what to do to protect yourself and loved ones from extreme heat can save lives,' Priscilla Fuentes with the Red Cross said. 'We're asking everyone to check on friends and neighbors, especially older adults, people with chronic conditions, outdoor workers and athletes. You could make all the difference by sending a text, making a call or knocking on their door.' The Red Cross also says it's important to look out for signs of heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Those suffering from heat exhaustion may experience heavy sweating, weakness, cool and clammy skin, muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting. Heat stroke can cause high body temperature, rapid heartbeat, confusion, headache, dizziness, fainting, nausea or vomiting. If you or someone you know seems to be suffering from a severe heat-related illness, be sure to move to a cooler place, remove extra clothing, and drink water (if possible). If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. Protect your Children In addition to managing hydration levels, medical experts with the University of Washington also say it is important for children to wear sunscreen. 'Generally in the first six months of life, it's better not to put sunscreen on your baby. You need to use clothing or keep your baby out of direct sunlight as they get older, and you want to let them have sun exposure, it's good to choose sunscreen,' Dr. Brian Johnston with UW pediatric medicine said. We recommend anything with an SPF of 15 or higher. Usually an SPF of 30 is sufficient.' Children and pets should never be left unattended in a car. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
