Chad Merrill

1 month 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.

1 month 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

1 month 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).

1 month 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

1 month ago | woay.com | Chad Merrill

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Last night’s rain showers that left a filthy layer of dust on your car originated from a big wind storm in West Texas. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill explains:VIDEO Related Sponsored Content