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This is just an idea, while other possibilities are being researched. There was a quick event at 11:26am (tiny, green blip), which lines to with the timing of this morning's "boom". Satellite lightning detection can pick up on meteors. There is some discussion that it could’ve been a meteor, as our Ray Petelin explained on Twitter. None have been detected in Pennsylvania today. We are currently monitoring the United States Geological Survey USGS, which measures earthquakes of 2.5 or higher magnitude. There is no word on any current injuries or danger related to this incident. So far, they also have not discovered any evidence of an earthquake or similar seismic activity. Our meteorologists are looking into the boom and are searching for answers. “At this point, we have no explanation for the reports, but agencies are continuing to look,” the county tweeted this afternoon. READ MORE: Pittsburgh Weather: Cool Conditions Ahead Of Late-Week Drop In Temperatures At this point, we have no explanation for the reports, but agencies are continuing to look. We have confirmed that there was no seismic activity and no thunder/lightning. While Allegheny County officials acknowledged there was a “loud boom,” they have stated it was not caused by seismic activity, thunderstorms or lightning or any construction at Pittsburgh International Airport.Īllegheny County 9-1-1 has received reports of a loud boom, shaking in the South Hills and other reports. ArtHCEA1RTĪgencies are currently investigating the incident, but few details are known at this time.
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No confirmation, but this is the most likely explanation at this time. This GOES-16 GLM Total Optical Energy product shows a flash that was not associated with lightning. The loud explosion heard over SW PA earlier may have been a meteor explosion. The National Weather Service said that it was most likely a meteor explosion.Īccording to their map, the loud explosion that was picked up by the GOES-16 GLM showed a flash “not associated with lightning.” It wasn’t just in the South Hills, viewers have reported feeling a shake and hearing a loud boom all across the western Pennsylvania region. People took to social media and contacted KDKA, asking for answers.
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READ MORE: Nancy Runco, Creator Of Nancy B's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, Passes Away PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - This morning, multiple residents of the South Hills area and Pittsburgh region noticed a very loud “boom” and some shaking.