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Tim Cha, Meteorologist Official Meteorologist as of Dec 14, 2013
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Meteorology
UNC Asheville
Weekend Meteorologist for WVVA

The risk of flash flooding will persist today and through the weekend. The Weather Prediction Center maintains a slight ...
18/07/2025

The risk of flash flooding will persist today and through the weekend. The Weather Prediction Center maintains a slight risk (level 2 of 4) for the area. Saturated ground and heavy rainfall rates continue to elevate the flood threat.

A heavy downpour in Bluefield and some peaks of sunshine, giving way to a faint rainbow in our Bluefield weather camera.
18/07/2025

A heavy downpour in Bluefield and some peaks of sunshine, giving way to a faint rainbow in our Bluefield weather camera.

10:15 AM | July 17, 2025A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the area from 2PM this afternoon until midnight tonight.* Scatter...
17/07/2025

10:15 AM | July 17, 2025

A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the area from 2PM this afternoon until midnight tonight.

* Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours.
* While these storms aren't expected to stay over one area for long, they are capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.
* Intense rainfall in a short period of time could quickly lead to flash flooding, especially in flood-prone or low-lying areas.

No changes to this muggy air mass anytime soon. In fact, the only thing we'll be changing is going from warm & muggy to ...
16/07/2025

No changes to this muggy air mass anytime soon. In fact, the only thing we'll be changing is going from warm & muggy to hot and muggy as an upper-level heat ridge develops next week.

Let's break down your Tuesday forecast:* Morning low clouds will gradually break to partly sunny skies by midday.* Most ...
15/07/2025

Let's break down your Tuesday forecast:

* Morning low clouds will gradually break to partly sunny skies by midday.
* Most of the afternoon looks dry, however there is a 20 to 30% chance for a storm to pop up. Clouds this morning is trying to keep the atmosphere stable.
* Slightly higher rain chances this evening, with short range models depicting development on the eastern facing slopes. It's possible the development could be a bit further west or east.
* Heavy downpours likely with any storms that manage to develop. Localized flash flooding possible with any slow-moving storms.

7:15 AM | July 14, 2025Some heavy downpours this morning across McDowell & Wyoming counties, with a cluster of downpours...
14/07/2025

7:15 AM | July 14, 2025

Some heavy downpours this morning across McDowell & Wyoming counties, with a cluster of downpours to the north in Raleigh & western Fayette counties. These are moving to the east at roughly 20 to 25 mph.

Who's excited for the weekend? I sure am. There have been just a few changes. I did up the rain chances just a bit for t...
11/07/2025

Who's excited for the weekend? I sure am. There have been just a few changes. I did up the rain chances just a bit for today due to a cluster of storms developing out of eastern Kentucky. Still, most locations look to remain dry. Sunday's rain chance has been bumped up a bit due to that cold front being further east from the midday model runs.

Thursday's Forecast:Cloudy to mostly cloudy with scattered showers this morning, and a chance for thunderstorms this aft...
10/07/2025

Thursday's Forecast:

Cloudy to mostly cloudy with scattered showers this morning, and a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. A few heavy downpours are possible, but nothing like yesterday’s rain.

Looking ahead, rain chances drop off Friday and Saturday as a weak ridge builds aloft. Storms will be more isolated—just a pop-up or two possible with daytime heating and humidity.

2:30PM | Wednesday, July 9, 2025NWS Storm Prediction Center issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH which includes all our co...
09/07/2025

2:30PM | Wednesday, July 9, 2025

NWS Storm Prediction Center issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH which includes all our counties until 10PM Wednesday.

A line of strong storms, that's about to enter our area, has the potential to produce damaging winds between 60 and 70 mph. Stay weather aware should this line manage to become severe this afternoon.

12:33PM EDT Wed July 9, 2025🚨 Flash Flood Warning until 3:45 PM for:▪️ East Central Buchanan County, VA▪️ Southwestern M...
09/07/2025

12:33PM EDT Wed July 9, 2025

🚨 Flash Flood Warning until 3:45 PM for:
▪️ East Central Buchanan County, VA
▪️ Southwestern McDowell County, WV

⛈️ Thunderstorms have already dropped 1–2 inches of rain, with another 1–2 inches possible.
⚠️ Flash flooding is ongoing or expected shortly, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

📍 Areas impacted include Gary, War, Bradshaw, Jolo, Cucumber, Coalwood, and Elbert.

Stay alert and avoid flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown!

Looks like the same areas that saw the flash flood warning yesterday evening in McDowell County are seeing heavy rainfal...
09/07/2025

Looks like the same areas that saw the flash flood warning yesterday evening in McDowell County are seeing heavy rainfall rates again. Watch out for flash flooding in this area again today.

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