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.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:06 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
We start to have more than 10 hours of daylight for the first time in just over two months this week!
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
It's a common myth that alcohol warms you up in the cold. Is this really true?
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Two planets will be in conjunction this week while another planet does something very rare.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:44 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
A common myth is that cold weather kills off germs and insects, but is that actually true?
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
California continues to see atmospheric rivers causing deadly flooding. What are they?
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Mars changes its movement up in the sky from a western motion relative to other objects in the sky to an eastern motion.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The bridge on Old Furnace Road and Smithfield Road that crosses over Interstate 81 is being dismantled to make a new bridge.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The Harrisonburg Rescue Squad set a record fo over 10,000 calls in 2022.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
2023 starts off pretty busy up in the sky.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:24 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes and Mike Valerio
Our second winter storm of the season impacted the area Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:54 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
As temperatures plummet this week, it's important to check your car battery to make sure it is functioning well so problems will be avoided.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:51 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Want to make sure you have the right clothing for the brutal cold? Here's what one local outdoor clothing store suggests.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:28 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Sunsets begin to move later this week while another cool meteor shower peaks.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 10:30 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Sunsets begin to move later this week while another cool meteor shower peaks.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:29 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
A very interesting week coming up with the last full moon of 2022.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 3:43 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Favorable weather conditions have allowed Massanutten Ski Resort to start business a little earlier this year.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:26 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Regular gas prices continue to tank but diesel prices, not so much.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:56 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Mars reaches its closest point to Earth up in the sky while the sun begins to set at its earliest time of the year.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:03 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Jupiter ends its retrograde loop up in the sky.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 8:42 PM EST
|By Gloria Pazmino and Benjamin Beddoes
A historical lake effect snow event dropped as much as 6.5 feet of snow in western New York since Thursday.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:55 AM EST
|By CNN and Benjamin Beddoes
NASA launches uncrewed Artemis I mission to the moon for historic journey
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 11:52 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
A quieter week ahead as the sun starts setting before 5pm.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The remnants of Nicole dumped beneficial rain across the area Friday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 11:35 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Hurricane Nicole will be making a rare November landfall in Florida Wednesday overnight.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Tropical rainfall is coming Friday and it's important that you make sure your gutters are clear to avoid any problems.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 1:01 AM EST
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The last total lunar eclipse until 2025 will be early Tuesday morning
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Having working smoke alarms can be life-saving.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
With supply chain issues and labor shortage continuing to be an issue, auto collision pair is more expensive and timely.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
With highs forecasted in the 60s and 70s for the foreseeable future, Massanutten Resort looks to add some bonus profit this year.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 12:04 AM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia will see a partial lunar eclipse this week.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Project Healing Waters will return to Shenandoah National Park on Veterans Day to help veterans' mental health.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The weekend before Halloween is coming up and JMU is reminding students of safe and responsible actions.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
A bingo benefit occurred Wednesday night at the Verona Moose Lodge to raise money for a local firefighter battling cancer.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s (SVEC) Round-Up Committee has awarded $13,000 more dollars in grants to local non-profits. It’s all done by customers as a simple small gesture.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia will see a partial lunar eclipse this week.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The Virginia Department of Forestry is urging people to not move their firewood. But why?
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 11:39 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The Orionids Meteor Shower will peak this Friday afternoon, with the best views being this Thursday night.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
At this time of the year, factors such as weather cause burning to be more dangerous.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 12:08 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Winter is right around the corner. Now is the time to prep your home for efficient heating in the winter.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 1:39 AM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Not a busy week up in the sky, but you can view the moon and Mars together!
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 8:59 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Saturday is World Migratory Bird Day, an awareness day for the conservation of bird wildlife.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 7:52 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Myers Pumpkin Patch in Rockingham County had mostly ideal weather for harvesting.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
West Virginia's fall wildfire season began Oct. 1, while Virginia's fall wildfire season starts Oct. 15.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The Canaan Valley has had business buzzing since the start of the pandemic but that also has come with a few issues.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Some regions of the U.S. are seeing price hikes for gasoline. Virginia and West Virginia are not a part of that group.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Plenty going on in the sky this week including planet viewings, a full moon, and more!
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Ian continues to ravage the southeast US with catastrophic damage on the Gulf Coast of Florida
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
Jupiter will be its closest to Earth this week since 59 years ago!
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 11:10 PM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The first day of fall is Thursday!
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:06 AM EDT
|By Benjamin Beddoes
The weather has been favorable for a good harvesting season for local vineyards around our area.
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