Rachel Meyers

Richmond

Meteorologist at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)

@12OnYourSide Meteorologist • Go Hokies!

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Giving up grass: Native landscapes help beat the heat

2 days ago | whsv.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tired of mowing the lawn or trying to get grass to grow? The solution is native landscaping. Some love caring for their grass lawns, and that’s fine. Lawns are great for kids and look beautiful when maintained. However, many don’t want to push a mower around in the summer heat, but still want a pretty yard. That’s where native plants come to the rescue.
Giving up grass: Native landscapes help beat the heat

2 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Tired of mowing the lawn or trying to get grass to grow? The solution is native landscaping. Some love caring for their grass lawns, and that’s fine. Lawns are great for kids and look beautiful when maintained. However, many don’t want to push a mower around in the summer heat, but still want a pretty yard. That’s where native plants come to the rescue.
First Alert Weather Day Tuesday

4 weeks ago | 12onyourside.com | Rachel Meyers |Khalil McIver

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Flash flooding likely, especially in our built-up/urban areas. We have been giving you the First Alert for about a week to the potential for heavy rain on Tuesday. Localized areas of flooding are possible on Tuesday with the Weather Prediction Center of the National Weather Service having Central VA in the slight risk category for flash flooding . For many of us, this will be a standard rainy day, while others could deal with a few road closures due to flooding.
First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Threat east of I-95

2 months ago | 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.
Officials urge residents to take precautions as flood risk increases

Feb 15, 2025 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - With the amount of rain Central Virginia is seeing, plus the winter weather our First Alert Weather Team is tracking in the next few days, flooding is possible. Officials are reminding you of precautions to take if you’re heading out near the water.
Sunday Forecast: Scattered showers and storms likely this afternoon

Aug 18, 2024 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A few storms today could bring gusty damaging winds, heavy rain that could cause flooding and a low-end tornado threat. Sunday: First Alert Weather Day: Patchy fog this morning. Muggy with a mix of sun and clouds. Scattered showers and storms likely 3 PM to 8 PM. A storm is possible outside of that window. A few storms could become strong to severe with damaging winds and flooding rainfall. Our tornado threat is low. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Sunday Forecast: Warm and sunny with a drop in humidity

Aug 11, 2024 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Noticeably less humid today, low humidity continues through this week. Sunday: Patchy dense fog this morning, mainly where it rained yesterday. Mostly sunny and less humid. Highs in the mid-80s. Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Small chance of a stray shower. Lows in the mid-60s, highs in the mid-80s. (Rain Chance: 10%)Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a few showers and storms possible, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Lows in the mid-60s, highs in the low to mid-80s.
Tracking Hurricane Debby: Flooding rain possible in Central Virginia

Aug 5, 2024 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Debby is making landfall near the Big Bend in Florida overnight as a Category 1 Hurricane. The Gulf Coast of Florida is experiencing storm surge, hurricane force winds and inland flooding. Debby will weaken to a tropical storm as it pushes further inland, but will remain a dangerous storm. Historical rainfall and catastrophic flooding is expected in southeastern Georgia and South Carolina.
Saturday Forecast: Mild with showers and thunderstorms

Jul 20, 2024 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Staying humid with showers and storms likely each afternoon next week. Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid. We’re tracking a few showers on doppler radar this morning. Scattered showers and storms are likely this afternoon and evening. An isolated strong storm with damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning possible, especially south of I-64. Very heavy rain anywhere in Central Virginia could cause flash flooding. Highs near 80°. (Rain Chance: 80%)Sunday: Partly sunny and humid.
Wednesday Forecast: Very hot and humid with a few strong to severe storms

Jul 17, 2024 | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A cooler stretch with highs in the 80s begins tomorrow and continues through next week. Wednesday: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for excessive heat. Heat Index 105°-109°+ plus a strong to severe storm chance late in the afternoon and evening. Heat Advisory in effect until 8pm. Mostly to partly sunny, very hot and humid. Isolated thunderstorms are possible mid to late afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms continue through the evening.