Tony Cavalier
Chief Meteorologist
Huntington, West Virginia
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Tony's career at WSAZ spans a part of 5 decades now. If he is not tracking storms, he is visiting county fairs, parades, festivals and show choirs, where he thrives on spotlighting the events that make life in the heart of Appalachia so special.
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Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The weekend is here so Tony spotlights the forecast for the Armed Forces Parade, Spring Pumpkin Fest and the WV state track and field meet.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:34 AM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Late night storms prowled Southern Ohio and far North Kentucky on Thursday. Tony headlines the incoming heat after the storms.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The middle weekend of spring has arrived and with it comes the risk of some showers. After all it is now a week without rain after the flooding last Friday.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Violent flash flooding on Friday paves way to a 50-50 Mother's Day weekend.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:42 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Our chances for severe weather will ratchet up on Friday as a few waves of thunderheads pass. Tony headlines the Mother's Day weekend forecast ahead.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:27 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The risk of severe weather comes this evening as thunderstorms capable of pockets of high winds and hail cross the region.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Another spring weekend is here and with it comes some good growing weather. Sun and showers are both in the forecast!
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 8:56 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Hillbilly Days have come and gone but the memories will live on. Tony C. takes us to Hambly Blvd. in Pikeville for a Saturday of fun!
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Tree pollen alert is in effect. Tony headlines the peak of the season.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The pandemic is now more than 2 years old with America still weary of the spread of the Omnicom variant. Tony Cavalier describes why America is in a much better place this Easter compared to the past two but with important exceptions.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The Easter weekend is upon us and the weather is important for outdoor events.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The Palm Sunday weekend is here and the weather will be nasty as in late fall.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 9:39 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
A spring storm day means we will have our eyes on the sky on Wednesday. Tony has the lowdown.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
April is here and with it comes occasional showers. This weekend the timing of showers is favorable.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 9:17 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Red flag conditions yield to overnight-Thursday morning showers
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 11:55 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Weather headlines for the warmest and windiest day of the year have Tony blogging of the ups and downs of the changes at hand.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Fatima fish fries are back, and so are the crowds. Tony takes us to the dinner table up on the hill in Huntington.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Winter is poised for a comeback this weekend and that spells a major spring setback.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The spring season is off and running. Tony recounts the afternoon-evening action.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 3:02 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Spring arrived on Sunday morning and the first full day of the season of rebirth turned into a gem. Soon the warmth of the season will be joined by some showers.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 10:05 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Spring storm day unfolds as Wednesday starts and ends wet.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 12:49 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The winter storm is gone but effect linger. Tony takes us on a tour of a windswept, snowy Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony says that means later tonight we will be in on snowfall rates of ½”-1″ per hour.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The March Lion is set to roar with a snowfall and frigid blast of late season arctic air.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 7:57 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony says travelers are best served completing trips by Friday midnight to avoid slick roads and low vision traveling on Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
March is known for wild weather swings. Take Saturday to Saturday...from 80 degrees last weekend to a snowstorm this weekend
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Spring weather will be on display this weekend!
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
After a week-long gloom fest, the skies will brighten for the Home and Garden Show this weekend!
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The President's Day weekend is at hand. Tony scopes out the forecast.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 4:59 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Two weeks ago we dodged an ice storm and the inherent power out bullet. Thursday will offer a different risk to the grid.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 12:58 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Don't let that afternoon sun fool you. Snow is heading back into town tonight.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 6:40 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A quieter weekend of weather is upon us though cold and a fresh coating of snow are still to be had!
Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 8:51 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A winter storm is incoming, and it's armed with rain, ice and snow. Tony has the messy story.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 9:58 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Winter storm conditions are expected by Thursday afternoon-night. Tony has the breakdown of the events to come.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 8:35 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Winter storm alert for flooding the ice and sleet and snow!
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 6:55 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Good riddance to the cold and snowy month of January. Now Tony has his sights set on the first storm of February.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 8:56 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Friday's 4th accumulating snow of January is about to usher in a fresh batch of arctic air. So the weekend is off to a polar start!
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 8:39 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
It has now been 5 days without an accumulating snow in our region.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 9:11 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
He says there's the chance of sub-zero readings in rural hollows as we head into the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 8:45 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Winter storm watch has been posted by the National Weather Service for snow accumulation on Sunday and Monday. Tony has the latest on the holiday weekend storm.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 4:08 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A major winter storm is pounding the Upper Midwest Friday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The long MLK holiday weekend will start icy cold then end in a winter wonderland. Tony has the "snow"-down on the incoming storm.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 4:13 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
There is a buzz in the weather community including at WSAZ that a third Appalachian and Piedmont snowstorm this month is brewing.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 10:02 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Last week's snow jump started the winter after a slow start. Tony calls upon the power of snow and science to fashion a neat learning lesson on the sledding slopes.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 8:06 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
From near zero cold to a Sunday rainstorm, the weather will turn on a dime this weekend. Tony has the roller coaster ride story.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 10:17 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony says snow will fall at the rate of ½ to 1 inch per hour for a six-to-eight hour period.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 4:17 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The forces of nature are coming into alignment for the first important snowfall of the season.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 11:00 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
As of Tuesday night, Tony says the prospects of our first plowable snowfall of the season for Thursday afternoon into Friday morning are establishing themselves.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2022 at 10:15 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
2022 is off to a rowdy weather start. Tony highlights the New Years Day risks.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2021 at 9:57 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
December thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds have marched through the region this morning. Now a windy day is ahead.