CHARLESTON — Chances are at least once during the month of June you engaged in a conversation with somebody about the heat. While it was certainly hotter […]
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Storm knocks out trees, power to Morgantown area
After a day of 90-degree weather in Morgantown, a brief storm swept through the area Tuesday afternoon, quickly cooling temperatures by 20 degrees. While the sudden drop may […]
Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures across the region
Heavy rains have made their way through the region during the past few days, dousing the area with an average of 2 inches of rain and causing […]
Solar for safety: Two groups proposing panel-equipped ‘resilience hubs’ for shelters during weather emergencies
Drenching rains. Paralyzing bouts of cold and snow — followed by record-breaking high temperatures the next week, or the next day, even. Lashing rains and winds that […]
Warm weather streak uncommon for February
If you have ventured outside over the last few weeks, you may have noticed the unseasonably warm weather we have been having. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines […]
Wet weather causes delays, flooding and felled trees across region
Weather conditions from a strong system that swept through the area Tuesday closed schools in Monongalia and Preston counties and caused traffic delays, vehicle accidents and power […]
Ski industry waiting on colder weather
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The state’s largest ski resort has reset its planned opening day for the 2023-24 ski season to Dec. 1. Snowshoe Mountain Resort […]
Seizing the day
Heat, humidity and the possibility of strong thunderstorms. That’s what residents across Monongalia County and north-central West Virginia can expect today, AccuWeather says, as the high-pressure pattern […]
MUB crews work through high temps by being safe
Just because the mercury reaches uncomfortably close to 90 doesn’t mean work crews, like those who labor for Morgantown Utility Board, get a break. Chris Dale, director […]
What can make a difference between life and death during a heat wave
by Derek Lemoine, Jeff Shrader and Laura Bakkensen Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on — and the […]
