Benjamin Beddoes
Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter
Harrisonburg, VA
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Benjamin is from Chesterfield, Virginia, just outside of Richmond. Benjamin got his bachelor's degree in meteorology at Virginia Tech in 2019. Immediately after graduating, Benjamin went to work at WHIZ-TV in the town of Zanesville, Ohio. Benjamin decided to return to his home state and started working at WHSV in January 2020.
Benjamin is an avid sports fan and loves his Hokies and DC sports teams. If Benjamin wasn't a meteorologist, he would want to be a play-by-play announcer for sports. A fun fact about Benjamin is that his parents bought NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's home coincidentally.
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Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
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The Page County School Board made a decision to move forward with Governor Youngkin's mandate
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Local vineyards are on notice as a brutal cold snap arrives at the end of this week.
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Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
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If you have to drive in the snow, what are some things you can do to limit any problems?
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Another winter storm is on the way but local electric companies are ready to go.
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Frigid temperatures are just around the corner. How can you prevent your pipes from freezing or busting?
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Snow shoveling is a workout. There are some things that you need to be mindful of.
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Christmas trees can be a big fire hazard, if you don't continue to take care of it.
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Virginia's minimum wage rises from $9.50 to $11 January 1st.
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Local dairy farmers are pleased with the mild and dry weather.
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A dry and warm past few months has altered the fire season.
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A warm December has made producing snow difficult at Massanutten Ski Resort.
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It's been some time since we've seen measurable rain.
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In November 2016, the town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee was engulfed in flames by a raging wildfire.
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Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
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Despite a dry November, the area isn't under significant drought conditions.
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Cutting down your tree is one thing, preserving the tree is another
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The longest lunar eclipse in several hundred years occurred Friday morning
The longest partial lunar eclipse in several hundred years occurred Friday morning. Here's some photos from some of our viewers.
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The town of Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska won't see the sun again until January 22nd.
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Witness the longest lunar eclipse in the last 700 years tonight
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Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
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Raking up your leaves makes your lawn look neat but don't rake them all up.
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The lack of tropical activity in the past month has put the Southeast in a drought.
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Throwing your pumpkins out its not the only option you have.
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There will be a slight change in how the National Weather Service issues types of flood watches.
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Some towns desperate for snow plow drivers are offering $200 per hour for drivers to do the job.
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There is a ratio of snowfall to rainfall that is key in forecasting snow.
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Here's this week's version of "What's up in the sky?"
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On March 25, 2011, 10 tornadoes touched down in the state of Alabama.
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The Canaan Valley is home to some of the best fall scenery in the area.
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Shenandoah National Park has been dealing with overcrowding over the past few years.
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Virginia's GOP candidates attended dinner fundraiser for Senator Mark Obenshain in Rockingham County.
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The first frost will occur at least 3-4 weeks later than average