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Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Kmart shoppers go wild over $79 'perfect' winter must-have item: 'Best purchase ever'
As parts of Australia freeze their way through a chilly winter, a new cosy heating device has caught the attention of shoppers. The Kmart Flame Effect Fireplace Heater, $79, is currently being snapped up because it not only provides lovely spatial warmth, but also has a stylish vintage aesthetic. The heating unit looks like a classic miniature fireplace, and even features a realistic LED log flame inside it that mimics a roaring flame. These design elements are in stark to most freestanding plug-in heaters, which tend to be unsightly, boxy and rudimentary in appearance. Unsurprisingly, the imitation fireplace heater is currently sold out online. Many Kmart stores also list that they have low or no stock of the popular item. The delightfully designed heater is already a winner with Kmart shoppers, and has earnt a 4.6 stars rating on the mass retailer's website. 'Perfect for creating the cutest atmosphere for chilly evenings,' read one review. 'Warms the room quickly and looks good,' confirmed another. The log flame effect, which is adjustable in brightness via a dial control, was also highlighted in many of the reviews. Happy customers were particularly taken with the way the fire effect could be used 'without the heater' to create a softly lit atmosphere. 'Fantastic warm flame effect makes the room cosy,' said one reviewer. The freestanding heater has two power heat settings: 900W or 1800W, as well as a thermostat control for each mode. The electrical item also has a number of safety features including overheat protection, a tip over switch and a safety thermal cut-off device. A recent video showing a Brisbane woman installing the Kmart fireplace heater in her cabin has been viewed over 134,000 times. Artist Phoebe Hofsteede recently demonstrated how the 'faux fire place heater' added 'such cute ambiance' to her artist cabin retreat. In the video, the photographer unboxed and assembled the Kmart buy before setting it up in the corner of a room. The 33-second video, which has received thousands of likes, showcased how effortlessly the heating unit fit into her eclectic space. Among the thousands of comments were messages taking delight with how the heater looked inside Phoebe's cabin. 'What a cozycore vibe,' read one reply. 'Aesthetically pleasing,' added another. 'I love the burning flame, just looks like it's a fire place,' wrote a third. Several commenters also chimed in that they had the same one, praising it as 'such a good little heater'. 'This is the best purchase ever and I love her in my little villa,' read one reply. But amid a cost of living crisis, many commenters expressed concern about the heating device chewing through power and hiking up electricity bills. 'We used to have this and I loved it, my husband got rid of it, apparently our electric bill went up.' 'I want one so bad but I'm worried about the electricity bill,' added another. Heaters aren't the only Kmart device shoppers are investing in to stay warm this winter. The recently launched Kmart Heated Foot Warmer, $27 has also won over shoppers. The unusual buy has been dubbed an 'instant win' on chilly mornings and as a sneaky addition under office desks. Sold in a sleek grey, the cosy slip-on device find has adjustable heat settings (three) and gently warms the feet, aiding with both relaxation and circulation. It also has a long USB cord for ease of use, overheat protection and is USB powered so it can be used almost anywhere.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
It's going to be another chilly and rainy day in the Pittsburgh area
It's going to be another chilly and rainy day in the Pittsburgh area. FIRST ALERT: None AWARE: Chilly with rain and possible thunder this afternoon. Nothing severe. It's another chilly day with highs below normal in the low 60s. Widespread rain with some heavy downpours at times lingers through the morning. This afternoon they will become scattered with a few rumbles of thunder possible and wind gusts around 20 mph. KDKA Weather Center We finally see things shape up a bit by the end of the week with highs in the low 70s and a small chance of showers. We will have dry time and some sunshine to enjoy on Thursday. More heavy rain is possible on Friday afternoon and evening and it'll stay chilly. This weekend will still be chilly with morning showers possible on Saturday and highs in the low 70s. Sundya is the first day of Meteorological Summer and the kick-off of hurricane season. The warmer weather is back Monday with highs in the low to mid 70s. Tuesday is now the day that looks spectacular with a high of 80 and mostly sunny. For the month so far, we are getting close to dipping below normal. Right now, we are just shy of 1 degree above normal and with the cooler temperatures for the rest of the month it looks like we could end below normal. Now for precipitation this month we are sitting very close to where we should be with just over 3". KDKA Weather Center June is trending above normal for the first week! WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Rain chances will move back into the Pittsburgh area this afternoon and evening
It's going to be another chilly day in the Pittsburgh area with rain chances moving back into the region this afternoon and evening. FIRST ALERT: None AWARE: Chilly this week with rain moving in tonight and Wednesday High temperatures today are expected to be below normal in the low 60s. For the month so far, we are getting close to dipping below normal. Right now, we are only 1 degree above normal and with the temperatures for the rest of the month it looks like we could end below normal. Now for precipitation this month, we are sitting very close to where we should be with just over 3". Rain arrives south of I-80 this afternoon and then light showers overspread the region by late evening and tomorrow morning. KDKA Weather Center Wednesday you'll need the umbrella all day. Rain will be widespread with a few isolated heavy downpours but no threat of severe weather. We finally see things shape up a bit by the end of the week with highs in the low 70s and a small chance of showers. We will have dry time and some sunshine to enjoy. The warmer weather is back Sunday with highs in the low 70s for the first day of Meteorological Summer and the kick-off of hurricane season. KDKA Weather Center Right now, Monday looks spectacular with a high of 80 and mostly sunny. June is trending above normal for the first week! WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photo
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chilly start to the day, increasing afternoon clouds, cooler with rain by Sunday evening
The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for a very chilly start to Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures will start in the low 40s for the Tri-Cities with upper 30s across the higher elevations. The afternoon high will warm to around 72 degrees with increasing clouds. Tonight will feature mostly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of a passing shower late. The low will be 48 degrees. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Sunday, the rain will return with a 60% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms through the late afternoon and evening. The high will be 71 degrees. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will continue into Sunday night with a low of 56 degrees. Monday looks drier with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms for Memorial Day. The high will be 73 degrees. Better rain and thunderstorm chances arrive Monday night with a low of 58 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into Tuesday with an 80% rain chance. The high will be 70 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue into Tuesday night with a low of 59 degrees. Wednesday will feature a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms under mostly cloudy skies. The high will be around 78 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue Wednesday night with a low of 62 degrees. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. The high will be near 77 degrees. The scattered shower and thunderstorm chances extend into next Friday with a high of 75 degrees. The rain chance will be 50%. Enjoy the rest of your morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Unusually cool for late May this week
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: It's a little chilly this morning as temperatures climb from the 50s into the 60s. But a lovely afternoon follows with lots of sun and temperatures rising well into the 70s. What's next? Clouds build Tuesday and it's unsettled, cool and wet Wednesday into Thursday. We should dry out for most of the long weekend but it's not particularly warm, with highs around 70. Today's daily digit — 9/10: The nicest day of the week. Minus one for wind gusts over 20 mph at times. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): A fantastic start to the workweek with sunshine, low humidity and pleasant temperatures. Highs climb to the mid- to upper 70s. Winds are from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph with some gusts to 20 to 25 mph. Confidence: High 😎 Nice Day! Tonight: Clear and pleasant. Evening temperatures in the 70s and 60s slip into the 50s overnight — a few of our cooler areas could even dip into the upper 40s. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): Clouds increase, slowing the rise in temperatures. Highs only reach the upper 60s and low 70s, with light winds. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Skies turn overcast with showers becoming likely after sunset. Lows are mostly in the mid-50s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Wednesday and Thursday are both considerably cooler than normal because of clouds and a storm system passing through the area. Most of the rain falls Wednesday and Wednesday night while there's a chance it starts to dry out by Thursday afternoon. Highs both days only reach the mid-60s, with lows in the 50s. Confidence: Medium Partly sunny and dry weather should dominate Friday and Saturday but it remains cooler than normal with highs both days within a few degrees of 70. Lows at night dip into the 50s. Confidence: Medium On Sunday and Memorial Day, we'll need to watch a weak storm system forming to the south. Assuming it avoids us, dry weather will continue, with highs a little above 70 and lows in the 50s. But if the storm moves far enough north, we'll need to introduce the chance of showers and even cooler temperatures. The long weekend isn't looking like much of a beach or pool weekend. Confidence: Low-Medium Today's daily digit — 9/10: The nicest day of the week. Minus one for wind gusts over 20 mph at times. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): A fantastic start to the workweek with sunshine, low humidity and pleasant temperatures. Highs climb to the mid- to upper 70s. Winds are from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph with some gusts to 20 to 25 mph. Confidence: High 😎 Nice Day! Tonight: Clear and pleasant. Evening temperatures in the 70s and 60s slip into the 50s overnight — a few of our cooler areas could even dip into the upper 40s. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): Clouds increase, slowing the rise in temperatures. Highs only reach the upper 60s and low 70s, with light winds. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Skies turn overcast with showers becoming likely after sunset. Lows are mostly in the mid-50s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Wednesday and Thursday are both considerably cooler than normal because of clouds and a storm system passing through the area. Most of the rain falls Wednesday and Wednesday night while there's a chance it starts to dry out by Thursday afternoon. Highs both days only reach the mid-60s, with lows in the 50s. Confidence: Medium Partly sunny and dry weather should dominate Friday and Saturday but it remains cooler than normal with highs both days within a few degrees of 70. Lows at night dip into the 50s. Confidence: Medium On Sunday and Memorial Day, we'll need to watch a weak storm system forming to the south. Assuming it avoids us, dry weather will continue, with highs a little above 70 and lows in the 50s. But if the storm moves far enough north, we'll need to introduce the chance of showers and even cooler temperatures. The long weekend isn't looking like much of a beach or pool weekend. Confidence: Low-Medium
