Ricky Matthews

Hampton

Meteorologist at WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

Meteorologist at WVBT-TV (Portsmouth, VA)

Meteorologist @WAVY_NEWS covering Hampton Roads and NE NC weather. FAA Part 107 Drone and Private Pilot. Racing enthusiast. UNC Charlotte meteorology #757 #vawx

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Blog: Decent weekend with a breeze Saturday

1 month ago | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

A nice start to the day Saturday, with temperatures climbing through the morning into the upper 50s. A weak front drops into the region around lunch and cools us down into the low 50s by the late afternoon. Some passing clouds and maybe a stray shower are expected; otherwise, the day (and weekend) looks dry. Brighter conditions arrive on Sunday, with lows in the 30s and highs in the low to mid-50s. Next week looks pretty nice, but some showers are possible on Monday.
Blog: 70s for most of us Saturday, then a big temperature drop Sunday

1 month ago | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

Highs will be in the mid and upper 60s to near 70 on Saturday (cooler on the Eastern Shore) with plenty of sun. Some late-day clouds roll in with an abrupt wind shift around sunset. A shower or two could also pop up. The combination of some breezy SW winds (that’s why it’s warm) and the dry air/low humidity and dry ground will increase the fire danger today. Red Flag Warnings (a forest service alert used to warn of wildfire danger)is in place. Outside burning is discouraged today.
Blog: Falling temperatures Sunday, lots of rain falling this week

2 months ago | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

A midday wind shift will take the morning 60s and drop them into the 40s by late afternoon. This 20-25 mph wind will make things a little breezy through the afternoon. For tonight, we’ll see increasing clouds as another weak system slides by. This could bring us a few showers Monday morning. The best chances for this will be across NE NC and southside. A few showers likely linger in the southern OBX through the morning.
Blog: A few showers for NC Monday, warmer by mid week

2 months ago | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

After several days of chilly temperatures, Sunday looks to be a little warmer, with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s region wide. Expect partly sunny skies and a touch of SW wind Sunday. Temperatures will cool down in the low 30s to upper 20s inland again overnight. We’ll start off the week on Monday with another decent day of temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A few showers will be possible, mainly in NE NC as a weak system slides through.
Blog: 60s for Sunday, rain returns Monday

Dec 7, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

Sunday features an actual warm up, with temperatures near 60. This comes ahead of an approaching storm system that brings us rain chances for the start and middle part of this week. Rain showers will be possible Monday, especially in the morning. These should be light overall, but just enough to make you need the windshield wipers or rain gear as you head off to work. Showers should come to an end Monday afternoon.
Blog: Cold Saturday but warmer for Sunday

Dec 6, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

Chilly temperatures continue into Saturday. For Saturday, we’ll “warm” up into the low to mid 40s across the area. Lots of sun, but a cool day overall for sure. Temperatures overnight drop into the 20s and 30s across the region. Sunday features an actual warm up, with temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60. This come ahead of an approaching storm system that brings us rain showers for much of the upcoming week. Rain showers will be likely Monday, especially in the morning.
Blog: Cold weekend with highs in the 40s

Nov 29, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

A very chilly start Saturday leads to a chilly afternoon as well, with highs Saturday only climbing into the low to mid 40s. For our weekend we will see dry weather with mostly sunny skies. A few clouds move in Saturday night into Sunday morning, but we’ll see mostly sunny skies return for the afternoon. As we go into Sunday Night/Monday morning a weak disturbance will push in from the west giving us a slight chance for a rain/snow mix. Best chance across the Eastern Shore of VA/MD.
Blog: Cooler temperatures arrive for Fri and the weekend

Nov 28, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

The cool weather is here! We’ll be in the low 50s Friday, and only in the 40s for the weekend. Lows at or below freezing starting this weekend. Saturday will be a chilly day with temperatures in the low to mid 40s region wide. There will be a little wind too Saturday – so it’ll feel slightly cooler. For Sunday, a little bit of extra cloud cover moves in with temperatures in the upper 40s.
Blog: Rain showers to start Thanksgiving Day, cooler for Friday and beyond

Nov 27, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

Thanksgiving Day features showers, and a chance for a thunderstorm across the area. As you wake up, we’ll have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers pushing in. Through the day, it will be mild and breezy with highs in the mid-upper 60s. In the late morning to early afternoon, a line of showers and storms will form – some of these could have some gusty winds. With many people occupied/busy today with family/friends – make sure you have a way to get weather alerts if any are issued.
Blog: Less wind, more sun for Sunday

Nov 23, 2024 | wavy.com | Ricky Matthews

We’ll be dry with less wind on Sunday. High temps will be in the low 60s. Expect a good amount of sunshine through the day, although there will be some high level cirrus clouds to sort of filter the sun. Expect mainly clear skies overnight as we head into Monday and another cool night. Dry and mild to start the week on Monday with temperatures in the mid 60s, then upper 60s to near 70 for Tuesday. A few isolated showers will be possible on Tuesday as a cool front drops into the area.