Katherine Thompson

Bluefield

Chief Meteorologist at WVVA-TV (Bluefield, WV)

Chief Meteorologist for the Two Virginias (WVVA), NCSU Alumni, weather & history geek, born & raised in good ole' North Cackalacky.

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Meteorology Monday - NOAA’s 2025 Hurricane Outlook

1 week ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

NOAA has published it’s 2025 hurricane outlook for the Atlantic Basin. Find out what they’re forecasting in this week’s Meteorology Monday.
We’ll still be a bit unsettled on Wednesday, but warmer

1 week ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

TONIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, temps will hold still in the upper 40s-low 50s, and rain will continue on and off, even picking up a bit late tonight-early Wednesday AM. Our area could experience some isolated flooding, though severe weather is unlikely. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL OUTLOOK(maxuser | wvva weather)Winds should back off a bit into Wednesday, and with a warm front lifting through the area in the morning, warmer air will filter in from the south.
Gusty winds, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes all possible Tuesday eve-Wed AM

2 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

TONIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, temps will eventually dip into the 50s and 60s, and showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially on and off after 5 PM all the way through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday. SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK(maxuser | wvva weather)Most of our area is in a marginal risk of severe weather, with a slight risk across some of our far western WV counties and SW VA counties.
Strong to severe storms possible again Tuesday afternoon-night

2 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

OVERNIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, besides a stray shower or two, we look partly cloudy and quiet, with lows in the 50s. CHANCE OF RAIN(maxuser | wvva weather)Tuesday will bring more unsettled weather as frontal system moves through the region. We could see a few showers during the morning, then wider-spread showers and thunderstorms look likely Tuesday afternoon-evening (especially around sundown and after, well into Tuesday night).
A few showers possible Monday; wider-spread t-storms likely Tuesday

2 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

OVERNIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, as high pressure remains in control, we will be cool and mainly clear, with gradually calming winds. We could see a few areas of fog overnight, but otherwise look quiet. FEW PM SHOWERS POSSIBLE(maxuser | wvva weather)A disturbance passing along a stalled front to our south could bring a few scattered showers Monday afternoon-early evening, but not everyone will see rain and severe weather is not expected.
We’ll get a break in the action through sundown; more severe storms possible before dawn Saturday

3 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - As we reach the 5-6 PM time window, storms will fade for a bit. We look relatively quiet besides a few isolated showers/storms, and some fog through sundown, at least up until around midnight tonight. FUTURECAST(maxuser | wvva weather)After midnight, another line of showers and storms is looking likely, especially between the hours of 1 AM - 4 AM Saturday.
Severe weather concerns are growing for Friday and early Saturday

3 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

WEEKEND OUTLOOK(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, temps will dip into the 60s, staying mild. We could see a few storms fire up before the day is over, but most of the activity looks to stay to our east this evening. Nevertheless, there is the slim chance that a severe or stronger storm could pop up. We’ll otherwise be partly cloudy with areas of fog overnight.
While not as widespread, more storms look possible Thursday

3 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

TONIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, temps will hit the 50s again, and we’ll see some occasional showers and thunderstorms. While severe weather isn’t looking likely, we could still see isolated flooding thanks to the already soaked ground. Rain should wane for a while after sundown and we’ll see some developing fog. THURSDAY(maxuser | wvva weather)Tomorrow, we’ll be a bit warmer with some breaks of sun, but still unsettled as a warm front heads into the area.
We’ll gradually warm up, but stay unsettled this week

3 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

TONIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Tonight, temps will hover in the 50s and low 60s, and rain will continue to keep us company (on and off). Upper level low pressure will keep us company over the next few days, so we are expected to stay on the soggy side.
A few severe storms remain possible into tonight, drying out Friday

4 weeks ago | wvva.com | Katherine Thompson

TONIGHT(maxuser | wvva weather)BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - As of now, the NWS SPC still has most of our area in a marginal risk of severe weather, with a slight risk south of HWY 460. If we see any severe storms tonight (mainly before midnight), main threats would be gusty straight line winds and hail. SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK(maxuser | wvva weather)A few heavier downpours will be possible as well, though the risk is low for flooding.