Aubrey Urbanowicz
WHSVnews
Harrisonburg, VA, United States
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Remembering the Blizzard of 1993
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -On March 12, we remember one of the biggest March snow storms to ever hit the East Coast: the blizzard of 1993. Known as “The Storm of the Century,” it started in the Gulf Coast with severe weather. A derecho struck Florida with winds recorded at more than 90 mph, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Eleven confirmed tornadoes struck Florida during the system. We… → Read More
Severe Weather Awareness Week: All about tornadoes
Local tornadoes, our threat and how you can try to minimize the damage risk → Read More
Remembering the high wind event of March 2018
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Wind is probably one of the questions I get asked most frequently. It’s often a misconception that wind is increasing over time, or that we have more windy days now than in years past. We typically get our windy days fal, winter and especially spring when the jetstream is stronger and our frontal systems are stronger. As humans we’re pretty quick to forget weather… → Read More
Flooding of January 1996, post blizzard
After the blizzard of 1996, widespread flooding across the area → Read More
Local weather extremes of 2022
Hottest highs, coldest lows, strongest storms and more. The weather of 2022 for the Shenandoah Valley and the Potomac Highlands in the WHSV viewing area. → Read More
Farms looking for pumpkins after Halloween for animals
Don't throw away your pumpkins after Halloween! Many farms can use them. → Read More
Foliage Report: Updated 10-13-2022
Fall foliage report for the Shenandoah Valley, Potomac Highlands and Allegheny mountains. The color change is about 10 to 12 days ahead of this time last year. → Read More
Widespread frost expected this weekend
First widespread frost for the Shenandoah Valley and Potomac Highlands → Read More
The first fall foliage report for 2022
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Fall is here and it’s time to start talking about the fall foliage. You’ve probably already noticed there are some trees that area already starting to change. With a partial drought this summer, some trees are stressed and some of the early turning trees would be more impacted. However the rain for the weekend withthe remnants of Ian will help especially the later… → Read More
Expect to see haze in the sky over the next few days
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - You may have noticed the sky was much more hazy, that’s all thanks to smoke that’s made its way eastward from wildfires out west. Here’s a look at the current wildfires in the west: 9-15-2022(WHSV)Wildfire smoke in the upper levels of the atmosphere can get transported by the Jetstream. So with a ridge of high pressure setting up over the center of the U.S., that… → Read More
Take a look onboard the new Virginia Scenic Railway
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia scenic railway is now in service. The newest way to see the beautiful scenic views of the Shenandoah Valley. > It's getting real, #railfans! We've launched our website and tickets are now for sale! Virginia's first regularly-scheduled excursion service starts in August & we are thrilled to share it with you. #railroad #VirginiaScenicRailway… → Read More
Take a look onboard the new Virginia Scenic Railway
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia scenic railway is now in service. The newest way to see the beautiful scenic views of the Shenandoah Valley. > It's getting real, #railfans! We've launched our website and tickets are now for sale! Virginia's first regularly-scheduled excursion service starts in August & we are thrilled to share it with you. #railroad #VirginiaScenicRailway… → Read More
July heatwave and drought of 1999
A look back at one of the most historic droughts in our history → Read More
A look back at the June 2012 derecho
SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Va. (WHSV) - The 2012 derecho left a quarter of a million people without power just in the Shenandoah Valley. From the Potomac Highlands right through Virginia, homes and businesses were damaged, trees and power lines were knocked down, and millions from the Midwest to the East Coast were left dealing with record-setting heat in the aftermath of powerful winds. During the 2012… → Read More
Find out what it’s really like to storm chase across the Great Plains
If you've ever wanted to storm chase, or know what it's really like to chase storms, here's what to know: → Read More
Remembering the 1990 deadly Augusta County tornado
A look back at the deadly 1990 tornado from Augusta Springs to Swoope → Read More
Rare cloud spotted over the area on Wednesday
> Rare capture today! Horseshoe vortex in the Swoope area from Laura Ergenbright. She said it was visible for just a few minutes before dissipating. We had the speed shear in place and rising warm air. Very nice capture. @NWS_BaltWash pic.twitter.com/QTlxkMinyH — Aubrey Urbanowicz (@WHSVaubs) February 10, 2022 → Read More
First snow of the season for the Allegheny mountains
First snow for some parts of the Allegheny Mountains. November 2, 2021 → Read More
First snow of the season for the Allegheny mountains
First snow for some parts of the Allegheny Mountains. November 2, 2021 → Read More
Remembering the late October almost Halloween snow in 2011
Remembering the Snowtober almost Halloween snowstorm in 2011 → Read More