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: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:48 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
He says a surge of moisture will arrive pre-dawn and with it will come a messy mix of snow, sleet and rain.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The WSAZ Wrestling Invitational has been around for 45 years. The folklore around the event touts cold and snowy weather. Tony says this go round the only snow will have been on Friday morning!
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:47 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Spring to be chased away by blustery winds laden with snow flurries. Tony has the suddenly flakey forecast.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The wind played a role in the spread of the Charleston Regal fire smoke. Tony discusses the meteorology behind the dispersion of smoke during a structure fire.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
High school show choir season has arrived and with it comes plenty of musical theatrics! Tony takes us to center stage for the season's debut!
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:02 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Black ice and travelers alert until noon. Tony has a rule of thumb to use to decide if it is safe to travel.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The next to last weekend of January is here and with it comes a nice winter day and a drab one. Tony has the forecast.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:43 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The April in January weather pattern has one more day to run! Tony has the springy Thursday forecast.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The long MLK weekend is here and with it comes a taste of winter! Tony has the story.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:49 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A spring in winter squall day is ahead. Tony headlines thunder, lightning wind and even hail in Thursday's arsenal.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
It's early January and the weather is not so harsh for winter! Tony has his latest forecast.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 9:26 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The Nitro High show choir is at it again. After winning 4 grand championships and finishing runner up at states the Cats performed their annual Christmas concert to a packed house. Tony shares the sights and sounds of Amy Smith's ensemble of traveling troubadours.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 7:04 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The Polar Vortex has set the stage for a White Christmas across much of America. Tony has the lowdown!
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 8:10 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Polar Vortex collides with Christmas weekend. Tony has the teeth chattering story!
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 8:43 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Friday’s troubles are best described as a double whammy of crunchy ice and brutal cold.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 8:15 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Travel conditions will be hampered by snow and ice on the ground and roaring winds making for an ungodly wind chill.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:47 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
He says there's still a full day before the polar vortex hits with a rash of wind-whipped snow showers spiced with arctic air.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
He says Friday will turn into a harshly cold day with bitter blusters and occasional snow showers sweeping through.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 7:47 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Regardless of accumulations, the howling winds and bitter cold that follow the snow on Friday will be unrelenting and last into the weekend.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 3:05 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A late week weather nightmare for travelers may be unavoidable. Tony has some early thoughts.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 9:54 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Snow flurries play dual role of being festive and sneaky.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:14 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Word of a bitter cold and snowy Christmas weekend will have to wait. This weekend is plain cold and dry. Tony has the story.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 9:49 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The Nitro Showcats jump started their touring season with a Christmas gala last Sunday. Tony was there to catch the holiday sounds and sample the festive treats.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Weekend shopping ands travel forecast
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
South Charleston knows how to throw a Christmas parade! Check out Tony's story on the day when Santa came back to town!
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 9:09 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The Village of Barboursville hosted its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. NewsChannel 3 cameras caught a snapshot of the fun and fanfare,
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:40 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The weekend is here and the forecast is a split affair. Tony separates the mild and moist from the cold and dry hours.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 8:16 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
Winter is almost here and predicting the weather the next 3-4 months is all the rage. Will it be cold and snowy, mild and rainy or somewhere in between? Tony surveys planetary trends in search of the answers.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 10:14 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The long holiday weekend is drawing to a close with some weather impacts to be expected. Tony has the windswept report.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 12:23 AM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
It's a tradition that dates back to the 1950s. Thanksgiving Day in Dunbar starts with a parade and football game, Tony was on hand for the fun, fanfare and hard hitting football!
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The long 4 day Thanksgiving weekend is here. Tony says weather will have its ups and downs!
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
A second straight day of snow showers has ushered in the coldest air of the fall. Tony has the BRRR details !
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 7:07 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
After a cold Sunday and frosty Monday, news of a new southern storm is worth noting. But will ice be an issue?
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The remnants of Hurricane Nicole passed with a soaking rain on Friday. Now we look ahead to a chilled climate this weekend.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 8:59 PM EST
|By Tony Cavalier
The abnormally dry fall has turned smoky in spots as the late October and early November clime has trended balmy like spring. Tony assesses the late week fire risk.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
This first weekend of November will be throw back to September with a late summer feel! Tony has the "hot" Saturday forecast.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Ten years ago tonight, trick-or-treat looked a bit different. Here's Tony account of Superstorm Sandy!
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 9:31 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
It's a homecoming weekend at WVU and MU and overall the weather looks to cooperate!
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 8:33 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The fall foliage season has passed its peak. Though colors remain this Halloween weekend ahead, as the leaves fall the autumn fire season is reaching a critical stage. Tony talks brush fires with his latest headlined.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The weather for the middle weekend of October looks half good with the other half questionable.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 12:51 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The middle weekend of October can feature some of the best weather of the fall season. This go-round Tony says will be pleasing for most.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 9:56 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The Huntington Fire Prevention Parade came back in a big time way on Monday night. Tony was on hand for all the fun and shares the sights and sounds of one of Huntington’s cherished events.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
This second weekend of October features festivals in Milton(Pumpkin), Prestonsburg(jenny Wiley) and Charleston(Doo Wop) to name a few. Tony says the weather aims to please all weekend long!
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Since 1986 the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival has been a smash fall gathering for many. Tony starts out coverage on Main Street during the grand parade!
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Hurricane Ian will drive our weather through the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The last weekend of summer aims to please this weekend. Tony has you covered with a sun splashed forecast.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Tony visits Louisa Kentucky to take in the sights and sounds of the Septemberfest parade.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
The second weekend of September will have some rain challenges to be overcome. Tony has the skinny on the rain.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Flood risk to end the summer season.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Tony Cavalier
Portsmouth River Days officially begin on the Ohio River on Friday. But before then there are crowns to be won and happy tears to be shed! Tony stopped by Shawnee State for a sneak peek at what's to come!
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