Megan Wise

Richmond

Meteorologist at WRLH-TV (Richmond, VA)

Meteorologist at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)

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Prolonged heat wave starts Sunday

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Andrew Freiden |Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - We have tagged Monday through Wednesday of next week (June 23-25) as First Alert Weather Days for high heat and humidity. The heat really builds Sunday as we have high temperatures forecast at 97°. Heat index values will be in the triple digits 100-105°. We have high temperature forecasts at 100° for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. When you factor in the humidity, heat indices will likely head to 105°+.
Weather and the game of golf: How summer heat affects the flight of golf balls

3 weeks ago | 12onyourside.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Weather impacts the game of golf a lot. And we’re not just talking about a stormy, rainy day when you can’t get out and play. You might not think about it when you’re on the practice range or the course playing 18 holes. But air density, altitude, humidity and temperature all affect how that golf ball will fly through the air. “I don’t think amateurs in general factor the weather in enough,” Mike Morrone, Head Golf Professional at the Foundry Golf Club, said.
First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Threat east of I-95

Mar 11, 2025 | 12onyourside.com | Andrew Freiden |Rachel Meyers |Khalil McIver |Megan Wise

A strong cold front will cross Central Virginia today. Damaging winds and heavy rain likely. A few tornadoes are possible.
Forecast: Rain, heavy at times Saturday morning

Mar 22, 2024 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 1″ to 2″ rain likely through midday. Drying out Saturday afternoon and evening with a gusty breezeSaturday: Rain likely, moderate to heavy at times through mid to late morning. Rain tapers during the afternoon to just a few spotty showers. 1-2″+ rain total. North winds 15-20mph, gusting to 30+mph. Stronger gusts up to 45mph for our far eastern counties. Highs in the upper 50s. (AM Rain Chance: 100%)Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cool.
Do you know where to go safely when a tornado warning is issued?

Mar 7, 2024 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Once you get the First Alert that a tornado warning is issued, it’s time to activate a safety plan for you and your family, no matter where you are. Taking them seriously is extremely important because it can be a life-or-death situation. If you are at home when severe weather hits, getting to a safe place is essential. That would be a basement if you have one. If not, go to the lowest level of your home possible and away from windows in the interior and most of your home.
First Alert Weather Day Saturday: Watching the potential for wintry precipitation for parts of our area

Jan 1, 2024 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Happy New Year! We want to give you the First Alert that we are watching a significant storm that is heading our way for this upcoming weekend. Because of this we have made Saturday a First Alert Weather Day. As of Monday evening, precipitation looks to move into our area Saturday, sometime during the morning and afternoon and exit Sunday morning. There is the potential for wintry precipitation (wintry mix or snow) for our western and northwestern counties.
Henrico and New Kent Police take kids on shopping spree before Christmas

Dec 9, 2023 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 139 kids from Henrico and New Kent counties got their holiday presents a little bit early Saturday morning. Henrico Police, the New Kent Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia Department of Corrections and the University of Richmond Police teamed up with the Sandston Moose Lodge to have breakfast with the children and their families, then take a shopping spree at Walmart.
Top 5 biggest winter storms in Richmond’s modern climate history

Dec 7, 2023 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Although we haven’t seen any winter weather yet, we looked back at a handful of the worst winter storms in Richmond’s modern climate history. A monster winter storm Feb. 10, 1983. A major nor’easter that brought 17.7″ of snow at RIC. This storm affected the entire east coast with 2-3 ft in spots in northern VA. Similar to the ice storm of 2021, which crippled many areas of central Virginia for weeks. 275,00 families lost power. It started on the afternoon of Dec. 23. Trees fell.
Hurricane Isabel 20 years later: Virignia’s costliest natural disaster

Sep 19, 2023 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hurricane Isabel is considered one of the worst hurricanes to hit Virginia. Isabel originated in the Atlantic and first became a tropical storm on Sept. 6, 2003, near the Cape Verde Islands. The very next day it strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. It eventually became a massive Category 5 hurricane with maximum winds near 165 mph. Isabel made a slow north-northwest turn as it approached the United States, weakening to a Category 2 storm.
First Alert Weather Days for Dangerous Heat: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Jul 25, 2023 | nbc12.com | Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The hottest days so far this season are expected to arrive by the end of the week and into the start of the weekend. We’ve made Thursday, Friday and Saturday First Alert Weather days due to the heat and humidity. Forecast high temperatures are in the upper 90′s, but with the high humidity our heat index values will make it feel anywhere between 100°-105°. We expect Heat Advisories to be issued as we get closer. We will give you the First Alert once those are issued.