Chad Merrill

1 week ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

Good morning, Southern West Virginia! We’re waking up to fog across parts of our region today. Some communities are experiencing dense fog, while others are dealing with more patchy coverage. Thankfully, the fog is expected to mix out quickly after sunrise, giving us a few dry hours to start the day. However, don’t get too comfortable—rain returns this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area, and while most will be typical for this time of year, a few could become strong.

2 months ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The brush fire risk remains elevated through the afternoon, again Wednesday and then again Friday. The burn ban continues, yes, but with low humidity, sunshine and a breezy wind, we are particularly vulnerable to the spread of brush fires through about 6-7 p.m. this afternoon. Wednesday and Friday will be a carbon-copy of each other with dry, warm and low humidity days.

2 months ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): We caught up with a NOAA physical scientist who was part of the layoffs in late February to see the great work that was being done to help the weather enterprise. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill has the two-part story:VIDEOMore detailed look at how NOAA and meteorologists protect the public from severe weather with increasing lead time:VIDEO Related Sponsored Content

2 months ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The warm sunshine, breeze and low humidity will be factors in a higher risk for the development of brush fires this week. OVERALL PATTERN: A high pressure will ensure we are warm and dry this week, while rain returns this weekend ahead of what will become a very strong Plains storm. There will likely be ponding of water in spots, but not a widespread flooding event with damage and road closures (like we saw in mid-February).

2 months ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The 2024-25 ski and snowboarding season finished with about the most perfect weather you could ask for in Ghent, W.Va.!Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill takes us there for the closing day:VIDEO Related Sponsored Content