Ricky Matthews
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Meteorologist @WAVY_NEWS covering Hampton Roads and NE NC weather. FAA Part 107 Drone and Private Pilot. Racing enthusiast. UNC Charlotte meteorology #757 #vawx
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NASA ROCKET LAUNCH: Here is the timeline for today's SpaceX Rocket Launch.
We'll get a weather brief around noon and hear if they're gonna give it an attempt today.
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SPOTTED: Manatee in the Lafayette River of Norfolk, VA!
While rare, we see a few sightings each yr recently. Last year, one was spotted in Newport News. Another was spotted in Wanchese in Dare Co., NC last week.
@WAVY_News
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There's 3 ways this snow storm goes:
1. It overperforms and people are mad they got more snow than expected.
2. It underperforms and people are made they didn't get the snow they expected.
3. It performs exactly like we think and still, people are mad because it's 2018.
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United Airlines flight 1097 spotted the balloon this morning over Asheville and reported it in a PIREP. PIREPs are ways pilots can notifiy fellow pilots about hazards, turbulence, icing, etc.
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Dale Jr Crash Report released. Pilot error the cause.
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CAMPERS NEAR BMS:
It's likely we'll see some rises on creeks/streams overnight as heavy rain runs off. Be alert near Beaver Creek which runs through some of the campgrounds near
@BMSupdates
.
@bobpockrass
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I will be off air for awhile as we celebrate our wedding. Thankful for no rain!
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BREAKING: The plane that went off the runway in Elizabethton has an N number of N8JR which is registered to JRM- Junior Motorsports. Pics from Dale Campbell.
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Some news to share.... After 6.5 years here, my wife and I are moving back home to where I grew up in Hampton Roads! In January I'll join the team at
@wavy_News
.
I'm excited to cover hurricanes, severe weather and use my local knowledge of the area.
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Our sister station, WCTI in New Bern, NC has been evacuated due to water rising around the building due to storm surge. Please keep them in your thoughts.
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@jeff_gluck
original plan was to kill local news is race went past 6:18, then 2 min later we got news they were switching. Really weird.
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Waterspout over the Chesapeake Bay today! Video from Brian Rosetta.
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WBTV confirms their helicopter pilot and meteorologist,
@JMyersWeather
were killed then the WBTV Helicopter, Sky3 crashed earlier today. RIP.
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Statement from Newport News Police:
- No students injured
- Adult was taken to a local hospital
- There is no longer an active shooter.
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Hurricane Michael rips a roof off a home in Panama City Beach, FL.
Credit: Aaron Rigsby / LSM
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Climate Prediction Center has VA and NC outlined as a potential zone for a Flash Drought to develop with limited rain this week and next.
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This is the Holly Beach, LA community,
While the homes are raised, the combination of surge and intense wave action will likely result in serious damage to these homes.
Holly Beach is not safe to be in tonight as
#Laura
approaches.
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My wife after I got recognized twice at Costco: "We need to stop wearing sweatpants out " 😂
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TORNADO IN VB: Images from Chopper 10 show extensive damage.
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PSA: a Dunkin Donuts is finally opening in Bristol near the Pinnacle. Expected opening in May.
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The eyewall of Hurricane Laura is approaching the Louisiana coast as an incredibly dangerous Category 4, borderline 5 hurricane with winds of 150 mph as of 9am.
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No personal were injured but several helicopters were damaged in a severe tstorm this afternoon at NAS Norfolk. Looks like a few H60s.
Some of you may have seen the fire dept lights from the HRBT too.
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Wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you - the viewers for your support over the years. It's been a pleasure to communicate the weather in my own fun, nerdy way. I will miss the folks in the Tri-Cities, but you can stay in touch through social media!
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The
#Eastman
explosion on our Bays Mountain camera this morning. Working to learn more. Latest on News 5 at noon.
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I don't know why viewers sometimes expect a new meteorologist to be a copy of our previous meteorologist.
Everyone is unique, everyone presents things in their own way.
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was to be yourself. Don't try to be someone else.
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Another view... this image capture is from Sunday but you can see very well the gradient of the snow across eastern VA and NC.
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Temps on Wed will flirt with low 60s across much of the region.
Enjoy it. We'll likely get another cool down soon...
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The storm surge from Hurricane Idalia left much of Cedar Key underwater. As of 8am, water was up to 10 feet in some places.
Video: WFLA
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Captured the SpaceX rocket AND a meteor on my camera tonight!
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Check out the snow pile they're making at ORF this morning as they clear the tarmac. Shout out to all the crews working hard on the roads (and at the airport)!
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Today would have been my grandpa's 91st birthday. Through him, I got my love of aviation & airshows. He basically taught me to fly.
He served for 30 years in the USAF flying F-4s in Vietnam. He recieved the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Wright Brothers Award for his flying.
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Check this out! A manatee was spotted in Newport News near the MMMBT. While rare, they have been sighted here before.
Video: Tony Bates
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These images are devastating from the wildfires in Boulder County, CO north of Denver. Images from FOX 31
#marshallfire
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2 years together - She's the best partner you could ask for, supportive and understanding even when storm chances fall on our anniversary. Can't wait to make more memories as we go through life together.
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The EF-3 tornado in VA Beach is the first tornado of that strength to hit the city on record. The last EF-3 to occur in Eastern VA were the Suffolk Tornado in 2008 and the James City/Gloucester tornado in 2011.
Map below shows prior EF-3 tornadoes. VB one not included yet.
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Satellite shows power outages in Florida. Last night compared to normal. Note some clouds did cover some lights.
Courtesy NOAA JPSS/CIMSS
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Today is our last sunset past 8pm for Eastern VA and NC.
They'll return again in May of 2023...
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Congrats to my very smart fiance for achieving her Masters Degree from ETSU!
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It's an exciting weekend for us! Happy Birthday to my wife Allison! You make life so fun and I cherish every day with you.
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Aerial view of the wreckage of Dale Jr’s plane after it went off the runway.
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A viewer, who is clearly having a bad day since I only see negative comments, keeps deleting their comments after I comment with a cute dog/cat pic to cheer them up. Odd.
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Here's video as the hikers were walking off the mountain. I'm told they lost the trail, got caught in a snow drift and needed to be rescued. They called 911 and crews used their GPS coordinates to rescue them.
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To the guy who called us "Fake News" in the parade today, jokes on you. We're the Weather Department...
Look closer next time!
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The amount of lightning with
#ian
has been quite impressive. Before the new GOES satellite, we didn't get to see this as well as w do now.
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COVID-19 vaccinations of eligible groups are happening today at
@BristolDragway
in Sullivan County. Lines of cars waiting for the vaccine.
@BMSupdates
@news5wcyb
@bobpockrass
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Breathtaking! This is the Norton Resevoir in Wise County. Pic from Brad Deel.
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I enjoy the people who are like "you said only an inch on Monday!"
Well.. yes. Forecasts change?
It's like people expect to know who will win the race on Lap 1.
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Jason is gonna be really mad if we have to cut in for a warning.. .
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WATERSPOUT NEAR NORFOLK NAVAL/HRBT:
Check this out! Ellis Taylor captured a waterspout around 12:30 near the HRBT. A weak shower helped produce the waterspout, which forms thanks to warm air at the surface, cool air aloft and a weak rotation that develops from the surface up.
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HAPPENING NOW: 3 historical markers are dedicated to the "Hidden Figures" - 3 inspirational and influential women who helped NASA break barriers and get to the moon.
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I do not like the attitude of this broadcast right now... Hope Newman is okay. They're not showing much...
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All of the meteorologists in VA/NC right now waiting for the 11am NHC update...
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When I say I appreciate all reports, I do mean ALL reports..
Sitting on the toilet helps you "feel" it more, compared to walking/driving.
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Snow is looking more and more likely Friday into Saturday...
High probability we see winter storm warning criteria snow of at least several inches...
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FALCON HEAVY LAUNCH: In this photo you can see the center booster continuing up and the two side boosters doing boost back burns to return to the launch site.
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BREAKING: I've confirmed a jet aircraft has run off the runway at the Elizabethton Airport. The airplane is on fire. My source tells me he believes everyone is okay.
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Using the location of the
#ChineseSpyBalloon
near Asheville, NC this morning around 8:30am and an estimated height of 30,000 to 50,000 ft , a forward trajectory would suggest a track towards
#Charlotte
then off towards the SE coast of NC.
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Mr. Johnny Wood sent us an email thanking us for our coverage and saying we made him proud.
Quite the compliment.
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TORNADO WARNING issued for City of Virginia Beach until 4/30 6:15PM.
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For everyone who asked what will August bring: Earthquake
Tune in next month for the next installment of 2020.
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Awesome view from Tower Cam 10 of the storms moving through the region.
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Come talk to us during a hurricane when the water is rising around your house..
To all the Californians saying our 5.1 earthquake in North Carolina isn’t strong,
We don’t care.
🤷🏻♂️
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If you see a meteorologist standing in their front yard- don’t be alarmed.
Just looking for snowflakes.
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Awesome pic from Chad McGlamery of snow on the top of the mountains at the state line.
@wxbrad
@WataugaRoads
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I'm still confused why someone would get random seeds in the mail and think "I SHOULD PLANT THESE!"
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A preview of the HRBT once the new tunnel is constructed
'Twas the traffic nightmare before Thanksgiving as commuters sat through bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 405 Freeway in LA
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Wouldn't it be easier if we all just one used term. Shelter in place, vs stay at home vs safer at home confuses the public...
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I'm tired of people accusing us of hyping things- so I've decided to just post pictures of cute puppies back to them.
NWS revised the number after looking at the sensor. Standard science procedure.
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NEW VIDEO: Utter devastation in Panama City, FL after
#Michael
. Video by Gary Schmitt / LSM
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RISK UPGRADE: We are now in a LEVEL 2 risk for tornadoes Friday as the impacts from Ian move through our area. A few tornadoes will be possible Friday. Have a way to get weather warnings such as our FREE WAVY Weather app.
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Optimistic about our odds to get the race in today. Rain looks isolated in nature this afternoon when the race is expected to start around 2pm at
@BMSupdates
.
@bobpockrass
@jeff_gluck
@claireblang
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Thanks!
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Awesome thunderstorm timelapse from the Raleigh/Durham area today by
@AndrewHendersun
#ncwx
@wxbrad
@nsj
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Who would have guessed??
My wife Allison was back in Bristol and went to Goodwill with a friend recently. Check out what she found 7 hrs away from Norfolk! Haha
This
@NorfolkTides
and
@WAVY_News
Super Doppler 10 snow globe.
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Cathy Anderson got this FANTASTIC shot of Undulatus asperatus in NC. This is Wiseman's View- Linville Gorge!
@spann
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