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January Weather in Review
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (306+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - 2026 began rather unassuming with above-average temperatures and mainly dry conditions. The pendulum quickly swung and we were thrust in to a month full of frigid temperatures and winter weather. Temperatures for the first week of the month…...
Road salt used to treat icy surfaces can harm environment, experts say
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (315+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Roads, driveways, and sidewalks across the Commonwealth have been treated with road salts over the past week to melt ice and prevent slippery surfaces. However, experts say that salt can hurt the environment and regional waterways. "The…...
Shenandoah National Park plans prescribed burn at Luray headquarters
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (99+ words) Shenandoah National Park plans prescribed burn at Luray headquarters'whsv.com LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Shenandoah National Park fire personnel is planning to conduct a prescribed fire in the park's headquarters in Luray starting Thursday. The operation would burn piles in Luray…...
January Temperature Records
2+ week, 3+ day ago (169+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - No record high or low temperatures are expected this week across the region. However, January does hold some very interesting numbers on both ends of the extreme. January thaws are common almost annually, but in 1932, mid-winter turned…...
This Day in History: Nixon authorizes $5.5 million to launch space shuttle program
3+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) (WHSV) - Exactly 54 years ago today on Jan. 4, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a bill authorizing $5.5 million to develop a reusable space flight vehicle that came with a lower cost and could stay in orbit for longer. The project later developed into…...
Quadrantids meteor shower to peak tonight
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (311+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Last month the Geminids meteor shower lit up the night skies across the country, but there was one problem for us. We had clouds linger for the night which blocked our view of the show. Tonight we…...
New Brocks Gap Natural Area Preserve protects rare forest in Rockingham Co.
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (332+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The newest natural area preserve, New Brocks Gap in Virginia, is located west of Broadway in Rockingham County. As the 69th preserve in the state's system, it includes a strand of northern white cedar trees along the…...
FIRST ALERT: Strong Wind Friday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Friday is a First Alert Weather Day with strong to damaging, wind gusts. Allegheny snow showers will continue for the day with 1-3" along and west of Route 220. Elsewhere, a few rain/snow squalls or burst of flurries…...
Cybersecurity expert shares holiday shopping safety tips
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (164+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - If you're doing some holiday shopping online, cybersecurity experts say it's crucial to use your intuition and critical thinking to determine if a deal is too good to be true before purchasing your gifts from online retailers....
First Alert Weather: Snow and Arctic cold on the way
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Winter weather continues to impact the region. Another round of light snow is on the way Friday, with dangerous cold expected Sunday. Friday is a First Alert Weather Morning, and Sunday will be a full First Alert…...