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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All proceeds from the Bowl went directly to the coffers of the Dunbar Food Bank.
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The long 10 day Thanksgiving holiday travel period is just beginning. Tony navigates through the frist 5 days.
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November has been dry with below normal rain and above normal temperatures. Now comes word of a new surge of chilly Canadian air, Tony has the brisk story.
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Weekend weather looks hard to beat so enjoy the best before winter sets in! frosty morns and sunny days ahead!
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The Imperis of Huntington have made appearances on America’s Got Talent and performed for local audiences for decades.
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The end of October is upon us. Weather-wise long gone are those days of 80 degree heat. In their place, we have a muddied time to go thru before we can bask in the sun again.
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The calendar has said fall for almost 3 weeks now, but only now is Mother Nature agreeing. Weekend forecast spells the change out!
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The fall foliage season is coming on slowly thanks to the warmth of autumn. Tony says that will change once cooler air finally arrives!
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The first weekend of fall is here and the weather aims to please! Tony spotlights a good outdoorsy spell.
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Summer is down to its last 2 weekends. Tony says not to worry about the weather this go round. His sun splashed report is ahead!
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The "unofficial" end of summer this weekend will feature 2 nice days and one not so nice one. So plan your outdoor fun for Saturday and Monday to escape the rain. Tony headlines the weather.
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Ida is gone from US soil and good riddance! Now we look ahead to a fine summer weekend with the clime trending warm by day but cool at night!
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The last weekend of August is off to a steamy and in places thundery start. Next up more heat and weekend humidity.
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After a week long "sog-fest" the weather improved on Friday. Now word comes down of bright and warm August weekend ahead. Tony has the sun splashed story.
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In a summer of heat and sporadic rain, Friday's thunder pattern has chased away the hot stuff for awhile. Tony headlines the temperate weekend weather.
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Friday's scattered evening thunder pattern will renew this weekend. Tony assesses the rain and storm risk.
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The middle weekend of July in the middle of a wet month has arrived. Tony says Mother Nature is not through raining upon us!
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With a wavy stalled front close-by this weekend, we must be vigilant for splash and dash showers. Tony has the forecast which will trend unsettled and hard to nail down forecast-wise!
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After a late June dry spell has browned many lawns Mother Nature is turning the spigot on again.
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The week long siege of muggy air was responsible for the shower and storm pattern that led to the high water problems. Lincoln, Jackson and Calhoun Counties in WV reporting the most impact. Tony highliughts an improving weekend forecast after the rain.
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An early evening cloudburst has swamped part of Calhoun County WV. The deluge temporarily threatened to get into homes.
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A violent flash flood swept through Northern Lincoln County in West Virginia on Thursday evening. Feeding on a tropical air mass, the slow moving storm swamped West Hamlin where water rescues were common.
Flash flooding hit parts of the region on Thursday evening. Lincoln and Jackson WV are hit the hardest.
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Lots of hot sunshine are incoming for the first weekend of June. Tony has the SPF 30 forecast!
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A freak wind storm that lasted a few minutes pummeled a small section of Kanawha County focused on Charleston. Tony defines the "microburst" that hit and ran in a flash.
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The heat is on this weekend as temperatures aim for 90 into next week. So seek water young man/women!
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The weekend is here and Tony says overall the weather will cooperate for outdoor plans. Still no "breakout" back to warm spring weather is due until next week.
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So far 2021 has featured ice and snow storms, a great flood and a gaggle of March=April days in the warm 70s. Now it's time add 80 degrees to the accomplishments of this capricious year.
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The Easter weekend is upon us and that means outdoor fun is set to resume, ready or not!
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The spring storm season will get off to an early start on Thursday. Tony headlines the risk for the afternoon school bell.
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Friday's rains are gone and we look ahead to a quiet weekend. Weather-wise not perfect but rather pleasant considering it is still winter.
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Cold and dry this weekend after a month long siege of wild winter weather. No floods, or or snow storms foreseen!
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The flood waters are receding on small streams while the mighty Ohio rises. Tony headlines a nice dry spell after the floods.
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Spring flood season has arrived on schedule. New heavy rains are expected later today.
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Known to some as the queen of cupcakes, Pam Matusic puts profits aside in order to help out people she’s never met.
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After a month of ice, snow and cold blusters, February is about to go out on a springy note. But that may mean high water. Tony headlines.
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The warmest day since November basked the region in a spring warmth on Wednesday. Now Tony says a winter chill down is arriving.
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The weekend will start in the deep freeze with a dusting of new snow . Go figure! But by Sunday temperatures will soar into the 40s! Tony has the thawing story.
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A third winter storm in the past week eyes the region beginning Wednesday night. This will last through Friday morning before a welcomed break and eventual thaw for the weekend. While another shot at precipitation is looking likely for Monday, this should be a weaker system with lesser impacts.
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Wednesday night will feature a 3 to 5 hour period of snow across much of the region with an emphasis along and south of I-64.
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A quick hitting period of sleet, snow and an icy rain will make travel conditions slick this afternoon. Temperatures hovering near freezing will demand safe driving and walking practices.
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It's the dead of winter now so snowstorms and cold waves are a risk. This weekend Tony says we will dodge the harsh weather.
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After a first week of 2021 with wall to wall clouds, Tony says Ol Sol is set to make a return this weekend.
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A week ago cold and snow for Christmas now its wet and milder for New Years. Tony has the "turn about fair play" forecast.
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In a year known for clouds, wind and rain, Tony says New Year's Eve will fit the bill to a T!
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Early Christmas morning any untreated or un-scraped/un-shoveled road, sidewalk or steps will have a crust of ice underneath. This spells a travelers alert both for motorists and under foot for church goers.
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Winter storm warnings were flying for heavy snow last night. Tony headlines a White Christmas ahead.