Kayleigh Thomas

Meteorologist at KBTX-TV (Bryan, TX)

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First tropical storm of the season forms in the Atlantic

4 days ago | kbtx.com | Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Twenty-four days into the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and we have our first named storm. Tropical Storm #Andrea has formed east of Bermuda - the first Atlantic named storm of the 2025 Atlantic #hurricane season. On average the first Atlantic named storm forms on 20 June. pic.twitter.com/zR00BERkjg— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) June 24, 2025The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring this area of low pressure for a few days.
Car dealership aids relief at Baystate Children’s Hospital

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A local car dealership made a generous donation of $4,000 to Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield. Corvette Club of Western Mass & Central Chevrolet in West Springfield was inspired to give back after hearing about the struggles some families and children face while receiving medical care. They wanted to do their part in making a positive impact on the community and helping those in need.
First Alert: Daily storm chances and heavy rainfall

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Sarah Howard |Berkeley Taylor |Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - With multiple rounds of rain and storm chances entering the forecast, Wednesday and Thursday are now First Alert Weather Days. Multiple rounds of storms(KBTX)SETUPSeveral atmospheric features are lining up to influence our storm potential for this week. First, a large convective system over West Texas could drift our way, adding instability to the moisture and heat we already have on hand.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Monday morning

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Kayleigh Thomas |Max Crawford

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A potent line of storms that moved through north Texas late Sunday night is set to approach and roll through the Brazos Valley in the pre-dawn hours of Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of the Brazos Valley.
Local fair provides mental health resources and support to youth

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – In Springfield, a free mental health and wellness fair is supporting local youth. Wayfinders hosted the event, ‘Springfield Rise and Thrive’ for the first time. It’s a resident and youth-led effort to raise mental health awareness and break the stigma in asking for help. Springfield middle and high school students got to immerse themeselves in a supportive peer community at Samuel Bolden Park.
First Alert: Storms return on Sunday

3 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Stevie Stephenson |Berkeley Taylor |Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - While Saturday brought a well-deserved day of sunshine and calmer weather, a chance for thunderstorms will be returning to the forecast on Sunday. SETUPA disturbance in the mid-levels of our atmosphere will roll over the Lone Star State on Sunday, providing enough power to generate some isolated thunderstorms. If storms do get up and going, then they will have plenty of fuel to tap into, meaning that they may wind up on the stronger side.
Rain and storms to start Friday

4 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - We started the week with storms, and it looks like we will finish the workweek with another round. TimingThe bulk of this activity will happen as most of us are sleeping. What will begin as isolated thunderstorms well out to our west Thursday evening will build into a complex of thunderstorms that arrive in our northern counties closer to 3 am.
TORNADO WATCH: Memorial Day storms prompt severe weather concerns

1 month ago | kbtx.com | Stevie Stephenson |Berkeley Taylor |Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Due to the development of strong to severe thunderstorms, a TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10PM for a portion of the Brazos Valley. While it is currently only in place for Lee County, the entire Brazos Valley has the potential to find severe thunderstorms with other hazards, such as damaging wind gusts and hail before sunrise on Tuesday.
Two Springfield golf courses receive $6M in clubhouse upgrades

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kayleigh Thomas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield’s two public municipal golf courses have undergone major multi-million-dollar renovations. Clubhouses at Veterans Memorial and Franconia golf courses have both been upgraded. Neither course has seen any major updates since they were built in the 1960s. On Friday, Mayor Domenic Sarno and city officials got to tour the renovations at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse.
First Alert: Storms threaten to impact Memorial Day plans

1 month ago | kbtx.com | Berkeley Taylor |Kayleigh Thomas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and with storms expected to roll through the Brazos Valley on Monday, we have issued a First Alert Weather Day. SETUPAn area of low pressure will move into the Four Corners Region on Sunday, sending passing disturbances rippling across the state of Texas. This low will continue its trek to the east through the first few days of the week, swinging past the Texas panhandle on Monday.