Meghan Danahey

Asheville

Meteorologist at WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)

AMS CBM #317 @WLOS_13 Adjunct Prof UNCA. Texas A&M alum, Clemson Tiger-in-law, rescue fur-mom & animal advocate, proud auntie, amateur golfer, gardener & chef.

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Cold front to bring rain, cooler temperatures to WNC after high wildfire risk

3 weeks ago | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is one more day of tough weather conditions for firefighters before a cold front brings favorable changes. Gusty southwest winds will keep the wildfire risk high in Western North Carolina through Monday. Wildfire risk levels in Western North Carolina this week. (WLOS)An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Graham, Swain and McDowell counties until midnight due to unhealthy concentrations of wildfire smoke. Air quality forecast for Graham, Swain and McDowell Counties.
First day of spring comes with chance of snow in Western North Carolina

1 month ago | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

TOPICS:SpringSnowWestern North CarolinaCold frontTemperaturesWind chillsWind AdvisoryPolk CountyFor the first day of spring on March 20, Western North Carolina will see a windy day followed by a chance of snow into the nighttime hours. A cold front will push through the mountains in the afternoon, bringing gusty winds out of the Northwest and much colder air to the region. Temperatures will fall quickly into the 40s in the evening, with wind chills dropping into the 20s after sunset.
Helene: A Journey of Hope (River Arts District)

1 month ago | wpde.com | Meghan Danahey

Wed, March 19th 2025 at 11:02 PMMARCH 18, 2025 - An ariel view of the River Arts District showing the impact of Helene flooding. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Part seven of News 13's series "Helene: A Journey of Hope" travels to the River Arts District in Asheville. When Helene hit on September 27, 2024, the area was completely submerged and more than 700 artists lost everything.
Helene: A Journey of Hope (River Arts District)

1 month ago | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

Wed, March 19th 2025 at 11:02 PMMARCH 18, 2025 - An ariel view of the River Arts District showing the impact of Helene flooding. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)Save StoryShareASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Part seven of News 13's series "Helene: A Journey of Hope" travels to the River Arts District in Asheville. When Helene hit on September 27, 2024, the area was completely submerged and more than 700 artists lost everything.
TONIGHT: WNC skies expected to clear in time to spot Blood Worm Moon lunar eclipse

2 months ago | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

The weather looks favorable across western North Carolinas to see the total lunar eclipse Thursday night into Friday morning. Skies will be cloudy during the evening but are expected to clear going into the overnight.
WNC faces extreme fire risk today with dry conditions and gusty winds

Jan 29, 2025 | abc45.com | Meghan Danahey |Jason Boyer

(WLOS) — The risk for wildfires in Western North Carolina is extreme through the rest of today. A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and abnormally dry conditions have led to elevated fire danger today. With a wildfire currently burning in Old Fort, smoke plume will shift from blowing to the Southeast, to the North tomorrow, taking smoke right into Old Fort. Winds in the 25 to 35 mph range also have a downslope component today.
WNC faces high fire risk today with dry conditions and gusty winds

Jan 29, 2025 | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

(WLOS) — Western North Carolina will see increased fire danger through this afternoonA combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and abnormally dry conditions will lead to elevated fire danger today. Wind advisory through 6 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2025. (WLOS)Winds in the 25 to 35 mph range also have a downslope component today. A "downslope flow" tends to warm air as it descends, which dries the air out. This raises the air temperature and lowers the relative humidity.
WNC faces extreme fire risk today with dry conditions and gusty winds

Jan 29, 2025 | wpde.com | Meghan Danahey |Jason Boyer

(WLOS) — The risk for wildfires in Western North Carolina is extreme through the rest of today. A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and abnormally dry conditions have led to elevated fire danger today. With a wildfire currently burning in Old Fort, smoke plume will shift from blowing to the Southeast, to the North tomorrow, taking smoke right into Old Fort. Winds in the 25 to 35 mph range also have a downslope component today.
Snow, cold cancels trash pick up, other services Monday

Jan 20, 2025 | wlos.com | Kelly Doty |Meghan Danahey

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Snow and bitter cold caused trash pick up delays in Buncombe County and Asheville on Monday morning. In a social media post, Buncombe County leaders said FCC Environmental would move collections services for Enka, Candler and Leicester to Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the weather. Asheville city leaders shared a similar message on Monday morning, saying sanitation services would be delayed one day for the rest of the week due to road conditions.
Arctic blast to soon hit WNC. Here's when temperatures will plummet

Jan 17, 2025 | wlos.com | Meghan Danahey

(WLOS) — The coldest air of the season moves in late Sunday, dropping temperatures from near 40 on Sunday morning to a wind chill from -5 to -15 degrees on Monday morning. A strong cold front will move across Western North Carolina beginning Saturday evening with a chance of a few showers. Temperatures will drop back to near 40 at midnight and winds will pick up out of the northwest through Sunday morning.