Casey Lehecka, 8News WRIC Richmond

Casey Lehecka

8News WRIC Richmond

Portsmouth, VA, United States

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Past articles by Casey:

Video explainer: The best time to see leaves changing colors across Virginia

Leaves are starting to change color and you may be wondering when is the peak time for this in your area. Here's the answer. → Read More

Blog: Perfect Weather for the Unofficial End to Summer

Have you enjoyed the nice cool and dry air the past two days? I know I have! It will be another perfect day setting up for any outdoor activities as summer comes to a close! Dew points will be in the low 60s today which means it will be very comfortable! But the humidity will […] → Read More

Blog: Start of a Rain Filled Week

The models on the timing of rain for yesterday were fairly scattered, there wasn’t one clear picture of what to expect for today. So as we watch the radar, these storms arrived earlier than anticipated which likely means they will end sooner as well. Overall, it has been a lot of widespread rain with pockets […] → Read More

Blog: Rain Moves in After Dry Stretch

We do need some rain but this could pack a punch at times. → Read More

Fire engulfs home in Deep Creek neighborhood, two people displaced

A spokesman from the Chesapeake Fire Dept. says crews responded to he 2600 block of Roundtree Circle around 2:28 a.m. and arrived on the scene 10 minutes later to find a home engulfed in flames. → Read More

Dirty devices & the coronavirus: How to clean your phone

(NBC News) — With growing awareness of the coronavirus and with flu season in full swing, you’re likely taking some extra precautions to avoid the spread of germs. That should include sanitizing your phone. Some germs and viruses can survive on surfaces for more than a week, and cleaning isn’t necessarily simple. Most newer phones have […] → Read More

Blog: Cold, but getting colder!

If you weren’t a fan of this morning’s cold conditions, unfortunately it gets a bit worse tomorrow! High temperatures today will be in the upper 40s. I like to call this “window weather” because from inside looking out, it looks gorgeous! Plenty of sunshine, but as soon as you step outside the cold hits you […] → Read More

Blog: From 70s to 30s, Possible Wintry Mix

After a BEAUTIFUL day for Veteran’s Day there is a lot of changes on the way! A powerful cold front will sweep across the region, and it will bring a shock to the system. Take a look across the country at the differences! The focus has been on the possibility of a wintry mix, but […] → Read More

Blog: Sunny Sky Ahead

Today, we still will have plenty of sunshine, but it is going to be warmer with highs in the mid 80s. → Read More

What the Lehecka: Sun Dogs

No, we're not talking about your dog that likes to bask in the sun. It's a weather phenomenon, but what is it and how does it happen? Meteorologist Casey Lehecka explains in this weeks episode of 'What the Lehecka.' → Read More

Blog: Weekend Arrives, Nice Weather Moves Out

Mostly cloudy sky today and rain for Sunday. → Read More

Blog: A Good Day for an Easter Egg Hunt

Comfortable and dry weather ahead! → Read More

Blog: Backdoor Cold Front

What's the difference between a regular cold front and a backdoor cold front? → Read More

Blog: Quiet Sunday, But Changes Ahead

A nice day to end the weekend! → Read More

What the Lehecka: Dew on the Grass

Dew on the grass, rain won't come to pass. Why is it true? → Read More

Blog: Spring Weather Roller Coaster Continues

Hot and dry today, cold front moves through tomorrow. → Read More

Blog: A Cold Start, But We're Warming Up

Cold weather today, but warmer for tomorrow. → Read More

What the Lehecka: Vernal Equinox

What is the Vernal Equinox? And can you stand an egg on its end during an equinox? → Read More

Blog: So Long to the 70s

Cooler conditions returned for the weekend, and into early next week. → Read More

Blog: Another Gray Day, With Rain Arriving Later

A cool, gray day to end the weekend. But you'll have to dodge a few raindrops first. → Read More