Derek Kinkade

Columbus

Chief Meteorologist at WTVM-TV (Columbus, GA)

Broadcast Meteorologist at WXTX-TV (Columbus, GA)

Chief Meteorologist at WLTZ-TV (Columbus, GA)

Chief Meteorologist for WTVM/WXTX in Columbus, GA, but views are my own. From RBC, AL. Fan of Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves, good food, and good friends.

Articles

Slightly Better Rain Chances Return

Aug 20, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Moving into Wednesday and Thursday, all eyes will be on a front that will push in from the east and bring chances for rain and a few storms back to the Chattahoochee Valley. These will still stay very widely spaced, so not everyone will get wet, but you'll want to keep the umbrella handy just in case the next couple of days. Drier air will return by Friday and the weekend with rain coverage dropping back down to near zero.
Mostly Dry Stretch of Days Ahead

Aug 19, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After a stormy weekend, quiet weather has settled in this week and should stick around into the weekend and next week too. Humidity values will be on the lower side for the next few days, and this will make for some comfortable morning temperatures moving ahead this week - look for mostly 60s and few lower 70s along the way. Rain chances will be very close to zero on Tuesday, around 10% on Wednesday, and around 20% on Thursday.
Mostly Dry Friday; Rain Coverage Increasing Saturday

Aug 15, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Heading into Friday, there may be a few isolated showers or storms, especially Friday evening or night, but most of us will stay dry - and most of those high school football games will be dry and quite warm for the schools getting things kicked off! The weekend will feature some changes as a boundary drops south and provides a focus for rain and storms in the area, especially during the afternoon and evening.
Rain & Storms Return for the Weekend

Jul 26, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Looking ahead to the weekend, rain and storms will be in greater number than we saw on Friday, so make sure you have the umbrellas ready to go for any outdoor plans! You'll have the ability to keep track of any showers and storms on the WTVM weather app as well. Remember that it won't be a washout, but the coverage of rain will be higher in the afternoon and evening hours generally, with chances dropping late into the night and overnight.
Rain & Storms in Fewer Number on Friday

Jul 25, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Rain and storms will be in fewer number on Friday, which should mean more sunshine and a good chance at seeing temperatures climb into the 90s during the afternoon and evening. Weather will be similar heading into Saturday with coverage of rain and storms around 30% during the afternoon and evening.
Very Hot Weekend Ahead

Jul 12, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Temperatures will be approaching the triple digits as we head into the weekend, and we'll continue with those really hot numbers for the first couple of days of next week. Any showers or storms will be very widely space this weekend with a rain coverage near zero on Saturday and only around 10% on Sunday. Use caution for those outdoor plans in the heat, but we can be thankful that the mugginess won't be that bad for Saturday and Sunday.
Heat, Humidity, Rain, & Storms Highlight the Friday and Weekend Forecast

Jul 4, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Fireworks celebrations on Thursday night should be mostly dry with rain and storms diminishing across the area after sunset. We'll see a similar forecast for Friday and the weekend - perhaps with a slight better coverage of rain and storms in the afternoon and evening (around 30-50%). As always, some spots will stay dry, hot, and muggy, while others could deal with a shower or storm (or two!).
June 2024 Rainfall Totals

Jul 1, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade
Weekend Storms, Heat, & Humidity

Jun 28, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Heading into Saturday and Sunday, the rain coverage will be in the 30-50% range, generally during the afternoon and evening. Many spots could escape without any rain or storms, while others may have to deal with a round or two! The heat and humidity will still be a part of the forecast, and we'll notice a similar trend to things Monday of next week with the rain coverage closer to 30-40% to go along with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Chance of Rain & Storms Thursday; Then Much Drier

Jun 5, 2024 | wtvm.com | Derek Kinkade

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Heading into Thursday, we will still deal with a chance of rain and storms, especially during the afternoon and evening, but like today, not everyone will get wet and it won't be a particularly 'bad' day by any stretch with some sun in there along the way. For Friday and Saturday, much drier air will filter into the Chattahoochee Valley with much lower humidity and highs holding in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Lows will be quite comfortable - low to mid 60s - for most of us.