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Muggy with areas of fog tonight

Muggy with areas of fog tonight

Some showers continue in an off-an-on fashion tonight.  Otherwise watch for more low clouds and...  More >>

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Rain fills back in tonight. A wet start to the week....

Rain fills back in tonight. A wet start to the week.

METEOROLOGISTS

Robin Reed

Meteorologist Robin Reed

Chief Meteorologist Robin Reed leads the First Alert Weather Team with nearly 30 years of experience forecasting in Virginia. You can see his reports on NEWS7 at 6, 10 & 11.

Leo Hirsbrunner

Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner

Meteorologist Leo Hirsbrunner has over a decade of experience forecasting weather in Virginia. Get an early look at Leo's forecast on WDBJ7 Mornin' & Noon.

Brent Watts

Meteorologist Brent Watts

Brent Watts is a SWVA native and is the meteorologist for WDBJ7 at 5. He also leads digital media development for the department.

Jay Webb

Meteorologist Jay Web

Meteorologist Jay Webb is a SWVA native and covers the Weekend Mornings & Evening forecasts on WDBJ7. Jay also hosts the popular Weekend Diner segment.