Tony Cavalier
Chief Meteorologist
Huntington, West Virginia
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.
The eyes of the sporting world are on France for the Summer Olympics. Tony looks at weather patterns that will affect Paris, the famed City of Lights!
The Dog Days of summer are back (did they really ever leave?). Tony writes of more 90 degree days.
Weather-wise, it has been a week in the sub-tropics locally. Tony says we should get used to the humidity and showers.
County fair season is here at so is "typical" county fair weather. Tony has the forecast from Milton to Cottageville to McArthur.
The air this summer has been smoke-free. That's in contrasts to last summer. Tony talks our tropical climate on the reason we are smoke-less!
This week we have traded the arid-desert like heat for tropically muggy days. Lower temperatures yes, the higher humidity levels sponsor showers. Tony has the sopping (humidity) story.
Drought and heat have been the weather stories this summer. Tony sees a week reprieve from both, if just for a few days.
The summer drought won't end this week but Tony some some welcomes showers will be had!
Nothing out of the ordinary this weekend. Ho hum 85-90 highs are part of Tony's forecast.
The end of July can be hot and wet. Tony has a look at where rains will be common next week.
The weekend is here and the "tempered" heat means good pool days. Tony offers a little drought relief in the 7 day.
The heat is gone for now though highs in the 80s will be with us for the next week. Tony has the weekend forecast.
The summer drought has taken hold. Tony speculates on a better week of rain ahead.
The weekend is almost here and with it come plenty of events counting on good weather. Tony sounds an optimistic tone for most!
The heat and humidity of summer led to a scattered shower and thunder pattern. Tony has the cozier and brighter forecast after ther rains.
Hurricane season has settled down for now. Tony talks why and Myrtle Beach in tonight's Weather Extra.
The heat wave waned but still mustered 90 degrees on Wednesday. Tony tracks evening rains that will quell the heat by Thursday.
The heat wave is broken and now new rains are forecasted on Wednesday. Hannah tracks the action.
The latest heat wave has run its course; Tony has the "crashing" story.
The heat wave broke on Tuesday night with storms. Tony says the thunderheads are not over with us yet!
The 4th heat wave of the season won't go quietly. Hannah headlines the dual risk of heat then thunder.
Weather Extra talks high heat and thunder later this week. Tony offers his take on both!
The 4th heat wave of the season will roll into next week. Tony says 100 degrees is plausible by Monday-Tuesday.
Heat wave builds while Myrtle Beach cools. Tony has the topsy-turvy story.
Heat wave conditions will only get worse the next 5 days. Tony says the first 100 degree day in a decade could grace our towns.
Summer heat and drought often go hand -in-hand. Tony headlines the tandem in tonight's Weather Extra.
The endless summer heat wave is reinvigorated heading into the weekend. Tony has the fiery story.
Hurricane Beryl passed as a summer rainmaker to our west. Her effects locally will be to end the heat wave with gusty winds. Tony has the blustery story.
Credible reports over 100 degrees were received from many coalfield towns with Logan leading the way.
County Fair season is here and with it comes a call to action for Tony Cavalier. TC's first stop is the Lawrence County Ohio Fair.
Beryl is just a rainstorm now. Too bad she won't bring us any meaningful rain. Tony has the sultry story.
The first weekend in July will trend hot but tolerable, totally bearable. Tony has the pool day forecast!
After ravaging the Caribbean, Beryl has her eyes fixed on Texas and then maybe Appalachia. Tony tracks the tempestuous storm.
The heat and humidity on Friday spawned some intense thunderstorms with cloudbursts. Tony looks ahead toa more tranquil though hot weekend.
Since the 1950s. Lincoln County has thrown a grand parade to celebrate America's Independence. Tony Cavalier takes us to Main Street USA for the fun and patriotism.
July 4th storms moved away in time for evening fireworks. Tony says new storms are likely on Friday.
July 4th, 2024 will be known for THUNDER and BERYL. Tony has our forecast and a look at the hurricane.
Happy 248th America! Tony says we will dodge rain drops and thunder claps as we celebrate Independence Day.
Independence Day is almost here. Tony lays out a "credible" scenario for rain as it pertains to outdoor fun.
The Dog Days are here and so is the heat and risk of thunder. Tony shares his thoughts on the July 4th weather.
It's a big week for events this July 4th week. Tony has the forecast and spends quality time on Hurricane Beryl.
Dog day "tempered" heat and July 4th thunder highlight Tony's latest forecast.
We are eyeing more 90 degree heat this weekend. Tony says thunder could be sparked by the heat.
The Eastern Regional Soccer tourney is in town in both Barboursville and Institute this weekend and next week. Tony tells the tale of a family vacation wrapped around a soccer event.
Hot spell into weekend with Saturday night thunder worth our attention. Tony has the storm track!
The heat is set to return. Tony surmises when storms will threaten in response.
The pre-holiday weekend is here with so much to do! Tony has a look at how the weather may impact outdoor fun.
Despite a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Tony said the threat for severe weather was diminishing Wednesday night.
Evening rains will pave the way for more a more refreshing Thursday. Tony has the cozier story.
