US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Brackenridge Amid Severe Storm Warning

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 3, as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania With Heavy Rain

A tornado-warned storm moved through western Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 2, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Claims Four Lives in Pennsylvania 2

On Tuesday evening, April 29, southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania experienced severe weather with high winds, which caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and roofs torn off buildings. 4 people were killed across the state. As a result of the widespread power outages, affecting over 400,000 customers in Pennsylvania, many schools in western and central parts of the state are delayed or have cancelled classes for Wednesday morning, April 30.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

US: Long Lines Formed For Elon Musk’s PAC-Hosted Rally In Pennsylvania

Billionaire Elon Musk pledged to give away $1 million every day until the November election to randomly selected registered voters who sign a petition to "support the Constitution" launched by his pro-Donald Trump America Political Action Committee (PAC). Musk held a rally at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, October 20, where crowds lined up for blocks, waiting to enter the venue.

Kamala Harris Thrust Into Spotlight As Biden Bows Out

Kamala Harris Thrust Into Spotlight As Biden Bows Out

File photo - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff (R) arrive at the Allegheny County Airport for a visit to Pittsburgh where she will discuss the Biden Administration’s investments to remove and replace lead pipes nationwide, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 17 June 2022. President Biden announced he was suspending his re-election campaign and putting his faith in Harris. Within hours, the vice-president confirmed her own bid for the White House. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic party, and unite our nation, to defeat Donald Trump,” Harris said. “We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win." Photo by David Maxwell/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM