Will Stafford

Bedford, Lynchburg

Weekend Weather Anchor at WSET-TV (Lynchburg, VA)

Meteorologist with some news & sports @ABC13News. @penn_state @lynchburg @CVCCva @minutemenpride alum. Bedford Native. Dig ❄️ https://t.co/Dysi2uQ5OV

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Father's Day morning offers dry weather, but afternoon storms may dampen plans

1 week ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Father's Day Sunday should bring a dry morning for us. Father's Day Planner (WSET)If you've gotten dad something that you need it to be dry for - let him have it in the morning - that will be the driest time of the day. What We're Tracking (WSET)Once we get passed about lunch - we start to bring back the chance at more storms to develop as we head into the afternoon.
Father's Day Weekend storms bring heavy rain, gusty winds as temperatures near 90 degrees

2 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Welcome to the weekend! A dry morning (albeit a somewhat foggy one for a few spots), but once we get past lunchtime, we'll fire up another round of showers and storms to dodge. Futurecast, Saturday PM (WSET)Once again, not everyone gets one, but they will be around. Heavy rain and gusty winds will be the main concerns as we head through the afternoon. Weekend Storm Threats (WSET)Highs are hot and humid, nearing 90.
Amherst woman commemorates 40th Batteau Festival in a unique way

2 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Linda Hansen and her family have attended the Batteau Festival every year that it's been going on, and each year, Hansen has gotten a t-shirt. Amherst woman commemorates 40th Batteau Festival in a unique way (WSET)Over time, her t-shirt collection grew and grew, and a few years ago she had the idea to turn her decades' worth of shirts into a unique item to commemorate the history of the festival.
Liberty student heads to Miss America Volunteer Pageant

2 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Haleigh Ryan Hurst is a Liberty student from Oklahoma, and she was formerly Miss Bedford County Volunteer before winning the state competition earlier this year. Liberty student heads to Miss Volunteer America Pageant (WSET)Haleigh is a children's book author, podcast host, and founder of an education initiative that has impacted over 55,000 students nationwide.
A firsthand preview ahead of annual James River Batteau Festival

2 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — For the last 39 years, it has been a common sight this time of year in the James River in the Hill City: Bateaux launching from the riverbanks and heading downstream to Richmond. A first hand preview of this weekends Batteau Festival (WSET)This weekend will be the 40th time the James River Batteau Festival celebrates the annual trek downstream to commemorate the sleek, shallow-draft merchant boats upon which the Old Dominion rode to its first era of economic prosperity.
More storms possible Sunday, some could pack a punch

2 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We continue with an unsettled theme to close the weekend!What We're Tracking (WSET)Sunday brings a round of some showers (perhaps a storm) in the morning, then with daytime heating and some sunshine in the afternoon, we'll fire up the next round of showers and storms by the afternoon. Futurecast, Sunday PM (WSET)Same principle applies - not everyone gets wet, but those that do can expect heavy rain and gusty winds.
Storms Friday afternoon keep going through the weekend

3 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you’ve stepped outside the last few days, you’ve noticed the humidity is slowly coming back. Today, that humidity will be back in full force, and with that increase in humidity, we’ll get a good coverage of showers and storms to develop in the heating of the day. What we're tracking. (WSET)This afternoon, it’s (still) hazy, hot, and humid. Air quality forecast. (WSET)Eventually, that heat and humidity will fire up a round of storms as we go through the day.
Thursday brings a few showers ahead of larger rain chances to close the week

3 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We will see more clouds today ahead of a coastal storm that will ride up the coast. What we're tracking. (WSET)This will give the eastern side of the state a good drink of water, however, it moves off the coast instead of inland, so it will keep a good chunk of the moisture away from us.
Enough haze to lower the air quality slightly on Wednesday

3 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

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Sun-soaked yet hazy Tuesday

3 weeks ago | wset.com | Will Stafford

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If you liked Monday, you’re going to love Tuesday. What we're tracking. (WSET)More of the same is on the way for us this afternoon as we will look for lots of sunshine along with some haze again, compliments of the wildfires in Canada. This afternoon is another one that is sun-soaked. A touch of haze is again possible as we head through the afternoon. This shouldn’t impact the air quality, but you’ll once again be able to notice the milky look to the sky.