David Boyd
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Blountville, TN, United States
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How to Stay Safe During Overnight Severe Weather
When severe weather moves in during the overnight hours, getting the warnings and taking action can be much harder than during the day. In our region, tornadoes are often rain wrapped. That alone makes them hard to see. Add the darkness of the overnight hours, and you've got a potentially deadly combination. Tornadoes at night are 2x more likely to be deadly. → Read More
Change in the weather pattern expected in February
Updated 1/20/20. We started off the winter season with above average snowfall, but snow has been hard to come by in January (only a trace amount so far at the Tri-Cities Airport). It's been the 2nd warmest January so far (through the 19th). We normally would have seen about 3" of snow so far this month. TRI Snowfall Facts. JANUARY 2020. The prospects for significant snow in the Tri-Cities aren't… → Read More
Change in the weather pattern is expected in February
We started off the winter season with above average snowfall, but snow has been hard to come by in January. It's been the 3rd warmest January so far (through the 16th). We normally would have seen about 2. 5" of snow so far this month. Snowfall Facts. The prospects for snow in the Tri-Cities aren't looking that great through the end of January. The cold snap arriving Sunday looks to bring in dry… → Read More
Active shooter in Sullivan County
THP reports active shooter in Sullivan County. Sullivan county officials are leading the incident. THP is assisting. Highway 11W at the 394 intersection is closed. THP says the suspect has barricaded themselves somewhere in this area. Traffic is being stopped on Highway 11W and 394 and is backing up. We have a crew on the scene gathering more information. → Read More
Winter Returns: Snow Possible This Weekend
Updated 1/7/19. Enjoy the warmth while you can because Winter is going to make a comeback by mid week. As we head into Wednesday (1/9/19), highs will be in the 30s across the region (feeling colder with the wind)! Our average high this time of the year is around 45, so compared to the 50s and 60s this is closer to average. Overnight lows Wednesday night and Thursday night will around 20. Get… → Read More
Rain to snow Friday into Friday night (12/21/18)
As the big travel weekend before Christmas kicks off, wind, cold, rain and snow will be in the forecast! Periods of rain are expected Thursday and Friday. Localized flooding is possible, especially in flood-prone areas. Rainfall totals of 1-2" are likely through Friday night. The winds will pick up Friday and linger into Saturday. → Read More
Snow Stats: Biggest December Snow on Record
Sunday (12/9/18) was the snowiest December Day on record in the Tri-Cities with 9. 4"! The old record was Christmas Day back in 1969 with 8. 7". It was also the 7th snowiest day ever recorded at TRI! This made it the most snow in one day since January 1996 (yep, that long). The most snow on one calendar day was 16. 2" on November 21st, 1952! Now that the Tri-Cities has seen about a foot of snow… → Read More
Light snow Wednesday; Significant Snow Sunday and Monday (12/9-12/10/18)
The StormTrack 5 Weather Team is closely tracking a potential snow storm for Saturday night through Monday (12/10/18). Before that scattered snow showers will be around this evening through Wednesday evening. A light accumulation is possible in the valleys (1" or less). 1-2" in the mountains (locally more). Be alert for icy roads Wednesday morning. A few more flurries are possible Thursday night… → Read More
Scattered snow and bitter cold through early Wednesday (11-28-18)
Highs Tuesday were about 20 degrees below average! It was just above the coldest high temperature for the date (record is 31 set in 1950). Wind chills will drop into the teens in the valleys and single digits across the higher elevations through Wednesday morning (below zero higher mountains)! Use caution and dress warmly when heading out. Scattered flurries and snow showers along with isolated… → Read More
Winter Chill heading our way; Possible first snow too
Get ready, the first blast of Arctic air is set to arrive this weekend! Highs will be more typical of January instead of November! A breeze will make it feel even colder Saturday. While a few mountain flurries or snow showers are possible, little to no accumulation is expected (and only above 3000 feet early Saturday morning). But wait, there's more. GFS 850mb Temperatures BOYD. png. Another… → Read More
Enter our Umbrella Giveaway!
Upload your weather picture in the special Chime In gallery to be entered to WIN a ShedRain umbrella from News 5 WCYB! Winners will be announced on News 5 Today during the 6 AM hour and News 5 This Weekend during the 7 AM hour (October 29th through November 23rd). One winner per day. Be sure to include your name, town, and email address along with your picture. UnbelievaBrella. gif. → Read More
Rainfall Forecast from Hurricane Michael
Most of the heavy rainfall will stay east of the mountains. Rainfall totals will likely range from 0. 5" to 1. 5" most valley locations (locally more possible). Rainfall totals will be higher in the mountains, especially near the Blue Ridge (more than 2" expected most areas). Be alert for localized flooding, especially mountains. A few mudslides could occur. Join us on News 5 for updated… → Read More
Colder Air is Coming!
After the warmest September on record in the Tri-Cities and a record high of 90 on Sunday (the latest in the year we've ever seen 90 degree heat)... fall weather is finally set to arrive! A strong cold front will sweep through Thursday (also bringing in tropical moisture and rain from Hurricane Michael). Humidity levels will be very high Thursday, but drop like a rock Friday to VERY LOW!… → Read More
Tracking the Flood Threat from Florence
The threat of flooding due to Hurricane Florence is increasing, especially near rivers and in the mountain areas. The latest forecast track for Hurricane Florence from the National Hurricane Center shows the storm slowly moving onto the North Carolina coast Friday morning near Wilmington, and then moving slowly westward across South Carolina this weekend. The center of circulation will then… → Read More
Prepare Now: Ahead of the Storm
For the latest weather forecast, visit WCYB. com/weather. While we won't have the impact that the Carolinas will likely see from Florence, you should still have a plan ready for whenever severe weather hits. No matter what type of severe weather (from snow storms to hurricanes) it's important to always be prepared. September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to take action.… → Read More
Tips to help you beat the heat
While it's not unusual for temperatures to soar into the 90s in the Tri-Cities (average of 19 times per year), we still need to take certain steps to make sure everyone is staying safe (including children, the elderly, and pets).1. Stay Hydrated: The singl → Read More
7th coldest April in the Tri-Cities
April 2018 was the 7th coldest April on record in the Tri-Cities. It was the coldest April since 1997.It's interesting to note that April 2017 was the 2nd WARMEST on record.There were 8 freezes in April 2018 (tied for 5th most). Average number of days at o → Read More
7th coldest April in the Tri-Cities
April 2018 was the 7th coldest April on record in the Tri-Cities. It was the coldest April since 1997.It's interesting to note that April 2017 was the 2nd WARMEST on record.There were 8 freezes in April 2018 (tied for 5th most). Average number of days at o → Read More
Flood threat increasing through Thursday night (3/1)
It's been the 3rd wettest February on record in the Tri-Cities, and we have Wednesday's rain to add to the total. Records Stats.png Our forecast calls for around 0.5 on Wednesday with totals through Thursday night of 1-2 (higher southwest → Read More
Record warmth through Thursday
Highs will soar about 25 degrees above average through Thursday! A cold front will stall to our west and won't push through until this weekend. The southerly flow will pump in warm air the next few days.It's interesting that we set Tuesday's record high in → Read More