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

Several rounds of showers and storms are likely the next few days, and a few thunderstorms may be on the strong side.

Jim Duncan

Published May 29, 2020 at 9:46 PM

First Alert Weather Day: Isolated strong storm possible Friday afternoon/evening

There is a low chance for strong to severe thunderstorms on Thursday.

Nick Russo, Megan Wise and Jim Duncan

Published May 29, 2020 at 6:51 AM

After early morning rain on Friday, the weekend looks pretty good!

Jim Duncan

Published May 27, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Cloudy and cool weather continues this week with on and off showers. Highest chance for rain later today into Friday morning

Jim Duncan

Published May 21, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Tidal flooding coast, flash flooding western VA, plus river flooding this week

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking the potential for heavy rain in the middle of this week.

Andrew Freiden, Nick Russo and Jim Duncan

Published May 20, 2020 at 10:29 PM

Cloudy and cool weather continues this week with on and off rain chances. Highest chance for rain is on Thursday and Friday.

Jim Duncan

Published May 20, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Cloudy, cool, and rainy weather is likely through Friday in Central Virginia with heavier rain to our south and west.

Jim Duncan

Published May 19, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Tropical Storm Arthur moves away from the coast

Watching possible subtropical system that could develop late in the weekend near the Bahamas

Jim Duncan, Nick Russo and Megan Wise

Published May 18, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Above average temperatures hit tomorrow and last through the weekend.

Jim Duncan

Published May 14, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Another chilly start this morning, then we’ll start a big warm up. Rain chances are low until the weekend

Jim Duncan

Published May 13, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Chilly starts hold through Wednesday morning, then we’ll start a big warmup. Rain chances are low this week.

Jim Duncan

Published May 12, 2020 at 10:54 PM

Rain chances are low in the week ahead with steadily warming temperatures. Our first taste of summer comes this weekend.

Jim Duncan

Published May 11, 2020 at 10:04 PM

A Chilly or even cold stretch of weather (for May)

Jim Duncan

Published May 5, 2020 at 9:46 PM

SOAKING 2″ of rain likely. Could be more in spots EAST of I-95

Jim Duncan

Published April 30, 2020 at 9:49 PM

First Alert Weather Day for soaking rain Thursday

Heavy Rain Thursday

Jim Duncan and Andrew Freiden

Published April 30, 2020 at 11:07 AM

A few days of drier weather are expected before more rain late Wednesday night into Thursday.

Jim Duncan

Published April 28, 2020 at 10:14 PM

Dry and cool on Wednesday with more rain coming Thursday, which could linger into Friday

Jim Duncan

Published April 22, 2020 at 10:59 PM

First Alert Weather Day Tuesday for a few severe storms possible mid afternoon

Jim Duncan

Published April 21, 2020 at 10:40 PM

First Alert Weather Day Tuesday; marginal severe risk eastern Virginia

Marginal severe risk Tuesday for isolated storms eastern VA

Jim Duncan

Published April 21, 2020 at 5:52 AM

Beautiful Sunday, then rain Monday.

Jim Duncan

Published April 20, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Skies will clear quickly after a quick shot of rain with some wet snow around sunrise

Jim Duncan

Published April 16, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Snow still possible late Tuesday night west of RVA

Checking out a small snow chance of Wednesday morning.

Andrew Freiden and Jim Duncan

Published April 14, 2020 at 10:40 PM

It’ll be much cooler, but pleasant and dry today, Cold air for tomorrow could lead to snowflakes

Jim Duncan

Published April 14, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Severe storms possible Monday morning.

Jim Duncan

Published April 13, 2020 at 11:06 PM

First Alert Weather Day: A second round of storms possible into the afternoon

Monday morning is the time to watch for potential severe storms in Central Virginia

Nick Russo, Jim Duncan and Megan Wise

Published April 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Warm air returns for a few days with a chance of strong to severe Tuesday storms.

Jim Duncan

Published April 8, 2020 at 9:57 PM

A few showers possible the next few days with temperatures warming up through Wednesday, but cooler air lurks for Easter weekend.

Jim Duncan

Published April 6, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Decreasing clouds today with a cool NE breeze. It’ll be chilly again.

Jim Duncan

Published April 1, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Cool weather for the next few days with a return to sun by Thursday.

Jim Duncan

Published March 31, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Forecast: Showers arrive on Tuesday with cooler temperatures

There is a low chance for a strong to severe storm Sunday afternoon.

Jim Duncan

Published March 30, 2020 at 11:27 PM

Currently in
Richmond, VA

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