Chris Knoll

Charleston

Morning Meteorologist at KREX-TV (Grand Junction, CO)

FSU Meteorology 2020, Weekend Meteorologist for WOWK 13

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Easter weekend weather preview

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK – We will see mostly dry weather for the end of the week, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say there could be a few showers for Easter weekend. Light showers will be possible north of Huntington Saturday evening. Turning to Easter Sunday we will see some morning rain showers in southeastern Ohio and along I-64 in Kentucky. Chances for the lighter showers will be possible north of I-64 in the mountain state for the morning.
Severe storm risk returns to Appalachia Monday

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

(WOWK) – Calm conditions and warmer temperatures are instore for the weekend, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict major changes for the work week. Monday afternoon a cold front will move through the region bringing in possible severe thunderstorms. The primary threat for these storms will be gusty winds, however hail will also be present in the strongest cells. Use the slides below to see when the storms will blow through your neighborhood.
Agriculture with a twist in the coal fields

1 week ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

Kermit, WV (WOWK) – Blue Acre Aquaponics in Kermit, West Virginia is putting an interesting twist on agriculture in the Mountain State. Aquaponics is a blend of aquaculture and growing hydroponic plants. The lettuce heads at Blue Acre are growing resting on top of wastewater from fish at the center. While that may not sound appealing, the fish wastewater is rich in nutrients the plants need and acts as fertilizer. Using their setup, they grow a variety of lettuce and kale plants in just 40 days.
Lyrids meteor shower starts next week

2 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK – Appalachian start gazers will be in for a treat this upcoming week, and the Lyrids meteor shower starts on April 17th and will continue until April 26th. On a typical night with a new moon, you could catch a glimpse of 15-20 meteors per hour, however some lucky stargazers could see far more. The Lyrids are known for uncommon surges of high activity. If you catch one of those surges you could spot up to 100 meteors per hour. The peak for this shower will be the night of April 21st.
Hummingbirds are flapping into town

2 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK – The ruby throated hummingbird’s migration will be reaching the mountain state soon. According to Wendy Perrone, the Executive Director of the Three Rivers Avian Center, the birds should start showing up in western and central parts of the region in the next few days to a week from now. To see the current hummingbird migration map click here! In West Virginia we typically only see the ruby throated hummingbird, but once in a blue moon a black throated hummingbird may wander in.
Ramps, a wild onion, are a cherished Appalachian tradition

2 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

(WOWK) — Appalachia is home to many traditions, and one of them is sprouting this season. A ramp is a species of wild onion that originates in the eastern forests of North America. The pungent vegetable’s flavor can be described as a super onion that is a tad garlicky. While you can buy ramps from local farmer’s markets, they can also be found in the wild.
Severe weather possible overnight

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK — SEVERE WEATHER possible overnight. A cold front will drive a strong line of thunderstorms into the region during the overnight hours. This line will be weakening as it rolls through, but damaging winds will still be possible inside the strongest storm cells. We cannot fully rule out the possibility for an isolated tornado and localized flooding. Take a look at the predictor below to see when the storms will blow through your area.
Charleston Dirty Birds host Spring Cleaning yard sale this weekend

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK — If you are looking for a deal this weekend you might be in luck. The Charleston Dirty Birds will be hosting a spring-cleaning yards sale this weekend at Go Mart Ballpark. In addition to Dirty Birds merch, 25 different vendors will be hosting yard sales of their own at the field. Unfortunately all vendor slots are filled at this moment. Gates will open to the public at 9 AM. In addition to the yard sales the Army National Guard Softball tournament will resume at 11 AM tomorrow.
Where to see cherry blossoms in West Virginia

3 weeks ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

WOWK — While currently there is no West Virginia Cherry Blossom Festival, changes could be sprouting in a few years. Last October, the City of Point Pleasant made plans to plant 62 cherry trees along Main Street. And now, nearly six months later, those new Kwanzan cherry trees have begun to bud. These buds are expected to blossom two to three weeks after the National Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend in Washington, DC. The city hopes that the new trees will pull more tourists to the city.
Lunar eclipse tonight

1 month ago | wowktv.com | Chris Knoll

(WOWK) – StormTracker 13 meteorologists say that stargazers will have a phenomenal opportunity tonight. Early Friday morning a total lunar eclipse will take place over the continental United States. The partial eclipse will look like the moon is fading as it gets covered up by the Earth’s shadow. During the total eclipse the moon will come back into view with a vibrant red color. Because of this phenomenon a total lunar eclipse is often referred to as a “Blood Moon”.