Kayla Smith

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Chief Meteorologist at WDTV-TV (Bridgeport, WV)

Former WDTV Channel 5 Chief Meteorologist & Millersville University alum🌤

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Hot & humid next week with very few chances of rain

Aug 18, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - With cooler temperatures today behind the front that brought us rain last night, it may feel like we’re slipping into an early autumn. But don’t be fooled, hotter temperatures (potentially 90°+) will make their return next week. All the while, a large, dominant high pressure system will keep us clear of rain. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Few overnight showers Thursday night into Friday morning before a long stretch of dry weather

Aug 17, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Late tonight, a quick-moving cold front will race over NCWV, providing rain that could be heavy, but will be brief. A few instances of fog could occur as a result of the rain, but beyond that, expect more sunshine for the weekend and much of next week. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Calm weather ensues for much of this week

Aug 15, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After the past week we’ve had here in NCWV, it’s certainly welcomed news that we’ll be taking a break from storms for the near future. High pressure will stay mostly dominant for the next week or so. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details.
FIRST ALERT: Strong storms to hit NCWV Monday afternoon/evening

Aug 13, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Despite a calm morning, strong storms will push through later Monday afternoon and early evening. The main threats with these storms are heavy rainfall (leading to potential flash flooding) and damaging winds. Storms will continue into the overnight, weakening as they do so, fading out through Tuesday morning. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Chances for severe storms on Saturday and Monday

Aug 11, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first half of Saturday will be calm, but by the late afternoon/early evening, scattered storms will roll through NCWV, producing heavy rainfall and strong winds. This will persist into the overnight hours, becoming weaker as it does so, eventually moving out/dissipating by Sunday morning. Sunday we get a break from storms, but another more organized storm system looks to hit us on Monday, opening up the chance for more storm damage.
Scattered storms this weekend, potentially severe storms on Monday

Aug 10, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After rain today, high pressure nudges in briefly for the duration of Friday. Saturday will likely feature a few rounds of scattered storms, particularly in the PM. Another system that already looks to be potent will hit West Virginia on Monday, potentially producing severe storms similar to this past Monday. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
FIRST ALERT: Flood Watch in effect for lowlands due to heavy rain Thursday morning

Aug 9, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Overnight tonight, heavy rain showers will creep into NCWV, and will stay heavy consistently through much of Thursday morning. Lowlands, particularly counties to our north, will be susceptible to flash flooding, so all our lowland counties are under a Flood Watch from 4am until 2pm tomorrow. If you are driving and approach a flooded roadway, DO NOT try to drive through it! Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details.
Heavy rain returns Wednesday night into Thursday morning, could raise flooding concerns

Aug 8, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today was a much nicer day than yesterday, and tomorrow will be fairly similar, except for the chance of a few isolated showers or storms in the afternoon. The chance of rain increases by late Wednesday night into Thursday as a system brings pockets of heavy rain that could cause flash flooding concerns in areas that saw flash flooding yesterday. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Severe storms are over, calmer weather in store

Aug 7, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Strong storms swept through West Virginia early this afternoon, causing plenty of wind damage as well as flash floods. Another round of storms comes later tonight, and once that crosses, calm weather ensues for Tuesday. Just be wary of dense fog Tuesday morning. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Storms approach WV Sunday evening, which could turn severe by Monday afternoon

Aug 4, 2023 | wdtv.com | Kayla Smith |Kayla Smith

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The weekend is off to a great start, and the nice weather will continue into Saturday. However, a system from the west will push storms into NCWV by Sunday evening, and scattered storm activity from that system will remain through Monday, potentially becoming severe Monday afternoon. Watch Kayla Smith’s forecast for more details. Copyright 2023 WDTV. All rights reserved.