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Rain chances return throughout the Pittsburgh area today
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain chances will return to the Pittsburgh area today with severe weather possible tomorrow and Wednesday.
Strong wind speed is the biggest concern when it comes to Tuesday and Wednesday storms. I have a higher storm chance coming in on Tuesday. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center offices have Wednesday shaded in with a level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk. This is the lowest risk level issued daily. Tuesday is not included on the risk map at all.
Rain chances will be around on Thursday and Friday as well. I have Saturday’s rain chance the highest of the week.
Highs today will be in the mid-80s. Yesterday was the tenth day so far this month where we have seen temperatures hitting the 90s. I’ll dip temperatures down to the low 80s on Tuesday and bring them back to the mid-80s for Wednesday. I have highs hitting 90 on Thursday with temperatures in the mid-80s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with low humidity levels.
Finally, air quality at times will be an issue this week. Today’s an air quality alert day with air being unhealthy for sensitive groups today. Including green levels that are ‘good’ there are six levels when it comes to air quality. We are a level 3 today. A level three is listed as moderate and Air.gov says that on these days the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
We will see several level 2 and level 3 (again out of six levels) days this week with wildfire smoke being a higher issue for the middle and end of the week.
Did you know Ron Smiley does movie reviews?
I saw Twisters the movie over the weekend. Without giving up any spoilers, my main takeaway is to have a plan in place in case the weather turns dangerous wherever you may. I know that Hollywood is going to Hollywood, but the way that they made storm chasers and scientists the only knowledgeable people in every severe event was a little annoying. Constantly they were the only ones who knew where tornado shelters were. You had people who worked at businesses that were clueless about what to do when a tornado was heading right for them. Seconds count at times. Make sure you know exactly what to do and that those you love to as well. Hopefully, this isn’t a tip that you’ll need to thank me for later. Besides that, Twisters was a fun summer blockbuster with some amazing special effects. I give the movie four out of five smiles with five being a perfect score.
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Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers to team up for training camp donation drive
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is teaming up with the Pittsburgh Steelers to host a donation drive during Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
The donation drive takes place on Wednesday, July 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Interested donors are asked to bring pet food, toys, bedding, and cleaning supplies to the donation site next to Chuck Noll Field.
“We’re ready to blitz the field with donations and make a big play for our animals,” said Christi Robinette, Board Chair of Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. “With the support of the Steelers and their amazing fans, we’re confident we can score big and provide for the animals in our care as well as those in our community.”
For more information about the donation drive and a list of needed items, click here.
PITTSBURGH — Following the third day of Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp, wide receiver Van Jefferson stayed on the field. He and fellow WR Calvin Austin III took turns catching passes from the Jugs machine and trying to deflect one another’s receptions.
Jefferson didn’t just catch a few balls after practice, he caught 300. Yes, you read that right, 300 footballs after practice. When he finally did leave the field, he was asked where this routine came from. To the surprise of the scrum, Jefferson informed the media that he learned about this practice from Steelers’ and NFL great, Antonio Brown.
“One of the equipment guys said, ‘You know, AB used to catch like 300 every day after practice.’ I just took that from them,” he said. “I think he’s one of the best to ever play in the NFL, so shoot, why not follow what he did?”
It’s a great train of thought for Jefferson, who is looking to have his best offensive season since the 2021 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. That season, he collected 50 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns, all career highs. In the years since, his production’s declined steadily, but this season is his best opportunity to change that.
Which is why a new routine makes sense for Jefferson. Before arriving in Pittsburgh, catching hundreds of balls after practice was not on his schedule. Now, it’s a way for him to show determination and contribute to a determined group of pass-catchers.
Determination is a quality that the Steelers’ wide receiver room shares. It’s one of the main things that Van Jefferson sees in his teammates at the position. When asked how to summarize the team’s WR room, Jefferson chose his words carefully.
“Hungry,” he said. “All of us are just hungry to get out on the field and show what we can do.”
Jefferson continues to bring that hunger every day of training camp, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit. In the meantime, you can catch Jefferson emulating AB and catching 300 balls once practice ends.
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