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Chris Bailey Joins WSAZ First Warning Weather Team

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Posted: 2:50 PM Jul 23, 2008
Last Updated: 3:30 PM Jul 23, 2008

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Eastern Kentucky native and meteorologist Chris Bailey joined the WSAZ First Warning Weather team this week.

Bailey, who grew up in Salyersville, comes to WSAZ from WKYT in Lexington.

He'll be monitoring severe weather in the evenings with chief meteorologist Tony Cavalier, presenting his forecast during NewsChannel 3 First at Five, 5:30 Edition and myZ Ten O'Clock News. His first forecast is scheduled for Thursday's First at Five.

Bailey brings 10 years of experience covering severe weather. He's tracked tornado outbreaks and costly ice storms.

"The first job is to keep people safe and keep them up to date about the changing weather conditions in the tri-state and Kanawha Valley," said Bailey.

He's built up quite a following on the Internet. Bailey's blog at WKYT.com had several million page views last year alone. This week, he'll start blogging on WSAZ.com.

"I will update it sometimes multiple times during the day. It's almost a running weather discussion about what's going to happen on a particular day or evening," said Bailey. "Sometimes, I'll even do live blogging during severe weather events and it will be interactive so people can leave their comments, as well."

Click here to read more about Bailey via his online bio.

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Posted by: Sam on Aug 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I have kept my cable instead of going to "dish" just because I like to be able to watch both KYT and SAZ and a big reason was Chris Bailey. I loved the humor and personality that he added to the early show on KYT. I know he will be a huge asset to the weather team on SAZ. I miss seeing him with Bill and Barb. He is great!!

Posted by: Courtney Greathouse on Jul 27, 2008 at 11:40 PM
We are so excited to have our favorite Weather Man join WSAZ! Chris is not only an amazing meteorologist but person as well!!!

Posted by: Ed on Jul 25, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Welcome Chris and good luck with your new job. As Steve mentioned, there is some great football in Scioto county, but save yourself some driving time and just stop in Wheelersburg and watch some better football.

Posted by: News Watcher on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I hope Marina a.k.a. "The Weather Babe" isn't going anywhere. She does the report so well.

Posted by: Kathryn on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Miss you on WKYT, good luck with your new job and new home. Always enjoyed watching you in the mornings in Lexington. I will catch up with you on your blog.

Posted by: Teresa on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Welcome Chris, I look forward to your weather forcasts.

Posted by: Steve on Jul 24, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Welcome to our area, if you like good football come to West Portsmouth and see our boys play! Again Welcome

Posted by: KD4OVM on Jul 24, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Welcome back home Chris. The family and I have missed your forcasts ever since we moved back home from East Central Kentucky. I know you will do a great job again for WSAZ.

Posted by: Anita on Jul 24, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Welcome to the tri-state area Chris. Glad to see you on WSAZ. When I had cable, I watched you on the Lexington station; but, when I got the dish, my local stations are Huntington, so it's great to see a familiar face doing the weather. Good catch on the 'AM' 'PM' mistake they made on the screen tonight...think that was a test to make sure you were on the ball? If so, you passed with flying colors. ha. BTW, nice suit.

Posted by: Michael on Jul 24, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Welcome glad to see a Wildcat fan a Reds fan and a Bengals fan on WSAZ

Posted by: Tyler on Jul 24, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Welcome Chris!! Great to have a Wildcat fan on board. I teach in the Ashland schools so my kids and I will be counting on you for snow days this winter! Ashland is a great little city and I know you'll love it here. Try the new Cheddar's...It's fantastic! See you at Five!!

Posted by: Carla on Jul 24, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Welcome, Chris! Seems like everyone likes you as well as we liked Todd. Congrats on the new position and hope you like the area.

Posted by: Patty on Jul 24, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Great to have you on WSAZ. I won't have to sneak a look at Lexington station now. I am Jeanna's (Steve) granny . Always enjoy your work.

Posted by: East Ky. Mom on Jul 24, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Chris, I am glad you didn't go far. I don't get WSAZ but I am on the site all the time (I watched faithfully for years but due to satellite I don't get WSAZ). At least I can keep up with you on the blog. WSAZ you don't know how lucky you are to have such an intelligent man. Oh, Todd is a great guy and doing a great job on WKYT.

Posted by: ANN on Jul 24, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Chis,SAZ's gain is KYT's huge loss. I've been a fan for yrs here in Greenup. Usually knew more about Lex.'s weather than Greenup's! I almost felt guilty when you left, almost. But soooo happy to have you in this neck of the woods. Oh, and ...GO CATS!!!

Posted by: Debbie on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:43 AM
yeah, kendra I tried to get adam to put his life on hold so he could marry my daughter when she's old enough, LOL

Posted by: Marsha on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I enjoyed your video Chris on wsaz. I watched Chris in Lexington. He can't be beat! We know he will do an excellent job in Huntington. He is one of the best in his field. Good Luck and I wish you the best in all you do!

Posted by: Pam on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations Chris, good luck in your new venture. We will miss you here in Central Kentucky, but I, for one, will be checking in with your new blog to see what's up! Again, congratulations to you and all of your new viewers for getting one darned-good weather-dude......

Posted by: MountainDew on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM
How exactly do you go "live" with a blog?

Posted by: Tim on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Chris, we all miss you in eastern ky, and wish well with your new challenges. Tri-state... you got a great weather guy !!! This man is truley dedicated to his job, and he makes it fun for all you weather lovers out there especially those WINTER WEATHER LOVERS... I challenge all of you weather lovers to get involved with his BLOG, its addictive..lol..

Posted by: Bev on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I read that they did in essence trade places. Welcome Chris.

Posted by: Joe on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Greetings from Lexington, KY. I have watched Bailey for years on WKYT, and blogged with him for a long time. He is a great meterologist and an even better person. WSAZ made a great steal in this hire, and the viewers are lucky to have him.

Posted by: Todd Fan on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I hope you will be able to fill Todd's shoes, Chris. And I really hope you have a sense of humor. Gotta have to work with Jessica! (love ya Jessica) Welcome! Good Luck!

Posted by: kim on Jul 24, 2008 at 07:19 AM
chris ive been watching you for years on wkyt and you have done a wonderful job and i know you will do a great job here to.cant wait until you get the blog going.wsaz your getting a winner true dedicated weatherman..

Posted by: MarkLex on Jul 24, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Chris.....Good Job!!!!! I'll be reading :)

Posted by: Kendra on Jul 23, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Sue, I can't believe you called Justin Ryan eye candy. Gross. He was so annoying and immature. However, Adam Joseph was total eye candy. Gorgeous and very talented. As for Chris, WELCOME. You sound like a great guy.

Posted by: marsha on Jul 23, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Chris is great this man put in many hours on his blog keeping us all safe you are so lucky to get him I can't say enough about this man there is not enough room WSAZ you made a great choice in hiring Chris

Posted by: Crystal on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:35 PM
You guys are getting the best with Chris!!! I have followed him along time on his blog.He is so dedicated.You will truly have someone that watches over you,hes the best!!!!!

Posted by: Mello Yello on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I watched Chris on WKYT for years, he will do a wonderful job at WSAZ. Being one of his occasional bloggers, but daily reader while at WKYT, we will miss him! I will check his blog at WSAZ often, you guys be very good to him!

Posted by: Jason on Jul 23, 2008 at 09:48 PM
LOL i watch Todd and Chris on the news Chris's last day @ WKYT. Todd said he showed up one Morning at WSAZ and his key wouldnt work and the station managment pulled in and he ask why and they said to try WKYT in Lexington it will work there lol So he and Chris Traded Places but i can tell you Chris is a really super guy and you guys will not be dissapointed with him but we will trade Todd back for Chris if you want lol

Posted by: Kevin on Jul 23, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Great hire WSAZ. I grew up with Chris and you'll not find a better weatherman and individual.

Posted by: Steve on Jul 23, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Welcome Chris,you are with the finest weather folks around.wsaz is the best

Posted by: Lester on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Todd moved on to another station.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Todd is on WKYT now I think. Perhaps they switched jobs? ha-ha. That's what is seems.

Posted by: Hunter on Jul 23, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Todd is now with WKYT in Lexington, KY. He took the place of Chris.

Posted by: billy adams on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:24 PM
What happen to Todd??

Posted by: Sue on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Well, I guess this ends the parade of young, male Justin Ryan-type eye candy for meteorologists to WSAZ. Anyway, welcome Chris, hopefully the accuracy of the forecasts will pickup with your forecasting experience.

Posted by: Rick C. on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Welcome Chris! I speak for all WSAZ viewers!

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