Jim Duncan

Meteorologist

Jim Duncan is NBC12's chief meteorologist. He was born and grew up in Delhi, New York. He graduated from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York, and has his Masters in Meteorology from the State University of New York at Albany. He worked in television in Greenville, NC and joined NBC12 in 1981.

Awards:

American Meteorological Society, AMS Broadcast Seal of Approval

Education:

LeMoyne College
State University of New York at Albany (Masters)

Recent Articles by Jim

Humidity stays high on Wednesday and with plenty of clouds we’ll like only warm to the mid 80s.

Jim Duncan

Published June 22, 2019 at 10:34 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

The main concerns with any storms that do develop will be strong gusty winds and hail.

Megan Wise, Nick Russo, Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published June 20, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Tuesday is another First Alert Weather Day with the potential for severe storms again across Virginia. But today’s rain chance overall is higher than yesterday’s.

Jim Duncan

Published June 18, 2019 at 11:16 PM

Monday and Tuesday are both First Alert Weather Days because of strong to severe thunderstorm potential. The best rain chances this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jim Duncan

Published June 17, 2019 at 10:17 PM

After overnight rain ends around 7-8am, A few more showers and storms Thursday afternoon. Then it’s a gorgeous Friday!

Jim Duncan

Published June 13, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Most of the day on Wednesday should be dry before another rain chance arrives Wednesday night.

Jim Duncan

Published June 12, 2019 at 11:20 PM

A big change in the weather brings low humidity and pleasant weather before another rain chance Wednesday night.

Jim Duncan

Published June 11, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Some heavy downpours and thunderstorms are likely on Monday as a cold front moves east.

Jim Duncan

Published June 10, 2019 at 10:27 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Afternoon, evening downpours possible

Monday is a First Alert Weather Day for the potential for heavy rainfall that could again cause localized minor flooding.

Jim Duncan, Megan Wise, Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden

Published June 10, 2019 at 10:04 AM

Plenty of rain in the forecast through early next week.THURSDAY: Partly sunny and hot with scattered thunderstorms possible in the late afternoon and evening.

Jim Duncan

Published June 6, 2019 at 10:55 PM

There’s a chance for strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening as heat and humidity return.First Alert Weather Day for WEDNESDAY

Jim Duncan

Published June 5, 2019 at 11:05 PM

There is a slight risk for severe storms that now includes the Richmond metro, Petersburg, and the Tri-Cities into the Northern Neck.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published June 5, 2019 at 6:20 PM

A perfect weather day on Tuesday but shower and thunderstorm chances return on Wednesday and stick around through the weekend

Jim Duncan

Published June 4, 2019 at 11:01 PM

A break from heat and humidity for two days to start the week.

Jim Duncan

Published June 3, 2019 at 10:15 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms end after causing flooding, tree damage

The primary risks will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain in stronger storms.

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published June 1, 2019 at 5:17 PM

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Thursday will be our last day of mid 90s for the foreseeable future with more seasonable weather returning late this week.

Jim Duncan

Published May 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Temperatures soar into the 90s again

Big high pressure ridge centered near the Southeastern U.S. is responsible for the heat, but should begin to break down a little beginning Friday.

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published May 30, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the hottest days of the year so far with high temperatures in the mid 90s. Humidity will be moderate.

Jim Duncan

Published May 29, 2019 at 10:13 PM

The heat is on Thursday and it’ll last through the bulk of next week. Today brings a severe storm threat while most areas stay dry.

Jim Duncan

Published May 27, 2019 at 11:26 PM

Turning hot again toward the weekend. Watching a low chance for storms Thursday.

Jim Duncan

Published May 22, 2019 at 9:43 PM

Cooler and drier air is in place for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jim Duncan

Published May 21, 2019 at 11:36 PM

It’s back to the low 90s on Monday with a low chance for an afternoon shower or storm. A break from heat and humidity for Tuesday and Wednesday before big heat arrives later this week.

Jim Duncan

Published May 20, 2019 at 10:36 PM

‘Bermuda High’ to increase temps this weekend

Get ready for hot temperatures starting this weekend into next week.

Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published May 17, 2019 at 10:25 PM

Forecast: Significant warming trend heading into the weekend

Sunny and dry on Wednesday with temperatures heating up heading into the upcoming weekend.

Jim Duncan

Published May 15, 2019 at 10:45 PM

A cool day Tuesday with big heat looming for the weekend and next week.

Jim Duncan

Published May 14, 2019 at 10:51 PM

Sun and dry weather returns beginning on Tuesday.

Jim Duncan

Published May 13, 2019 at 10:54 PM

We’ll stay a little above average for the next few days.

Jim Duncan

Published May 8, 2019 at 10:27 PM

Warm temperatures the next few days with dry weather Tuesday and increasing rain chances late this week.

Jim Duncan

Published May 7, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Still above average but closer to normal than last week. Rain chances peak on Mother’s Day

Jim Duncan

Published May 6, 2019 at 10:59 PM

A hot and mainly dry stretch of weather will persist through Friday

Jim Duncan

Published May 2, 2019 at 11:27 PM

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