Zach Hatcher

Meteorologist, WTVY

Dothan, AL

Zach joined the WTVY 4WARN Storm Team in December 2020. Zach is from west Tennessee, happy to be back in the south. He is enjoying everything the Wiregrass has to offer. Zach got his interest of weather from a very young age, experiencing a tornado in middle Tennessee back in the 1990s. After earning his meteorology degree at the University of Tennessee at Martin, he quickly got to work. Since the start of his career, he has worked in the Mississippi Delta and Central Illinois. Besides being a fan of the warmer weather in southeastern Alabama, he enjoys being in the great outdoors. You can find Zach and his wife, Shanell, walking and hiking trails in the Wiregrass, and also checking out the wide variety of restaurants in the area. Zach and Shanell are expecting their first bundle of joy in the spring of 2021! Feel free to reach out to Zach on his facebook page, Meteorologist Zach Hatcher. He loves to see any cool weather pictures and hear your questions.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 6-05-23

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 6-05-23

Forecast

A Hot Week Ahead

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Zach Hatcher

Temperatures should be near normal through the next week with low-end rain chances most days.

Beyond the Forecast

A swarm of monster crickets has caught one Idaho community by surprise. (Source: KIVI/CNN)

Can Crickets Tell The Forecast?

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

We can sometimes learn a lot from wildlife. Crickets are concerned with temperature.

Beyond the Forecast

The Dangers Of A Hot Vehicle

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

It doesn’t have to be the dog days of summer for a car to reach dangerous interior temperatures.

Forecast

Scattered Heavy Rainfall For Monday

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

A few showers are around this morning, but we should see some turn heavy through Monday afternoon.

Beyond the Forecast

Wednesday is the final day of summer - and it certainly will feel like it with feel-like temps...

Heat Related Illnesses

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

When the heat turns up in the Wiregrass, you should always take it seriously.

Forecast

Scattered Showers Again Thursday, Turning Drier Soon

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Showers come to an end early this evening as temperatures cool into the middle to upper 60s.

Forecast

4WARN: Sunshine For Tuesday, But Tracking Next Rain Chances

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies this afternoon with highs warming into the lower 80s for highs.

Forecast

4WARN: A Bit Cooler For Monday

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 7:49 AM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Clouds this morning will keep temperatures down through the day.

Beyond the Forecast

Orange Beach lifeguards post signs as part of their warning to swimmers

Rip Current Awareness On The Gulf Coast

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Late April is usually when the beach is on a lot of folks’ minds as the Wiregrass prepares for summer.

Forecast

4WARN: Weekend Chance Of Storms

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Skies will clear out tonight with temperatures returning to the middle to upper 50s.

Forecast

Nice Stretch Of Warm Temperatures Ahead

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 4:11 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Friday will be pleasant with temperatures near normal and a mix of sun and clouds.

Forecast

Showers And Storms Tonight Through Thursday

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Showers will begin to come ashore this evening, lasting off and on through Thursday.

Forecast

Dry End To The Evening

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Rain chances will go up as a low pressure system forms in the Gulf Of Mexico and takes aim at the coast line by Wednesday night, lasting through Thursday.

Forecast

A Cool Evening, Warmer Thursday Afternoon

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Clear skies and light winds tonight will lead to temperatures falling into the middle to upper 40s.

Beyond the Forecast

Recent heavy rainfall impacts the Wiregrass

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Some of the storms brought big hail stones, and off and on heavy showers.

Forecast

Late Season Freeze Tonight

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

A late season freeze is on track for early Monday morning with temperatures expected to be in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Forecast

Freezing Temperatures Will Return

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT

By Zach Hatcher

Clearing skies overnight will lead to temperatures falling into the 30s by Sunday morning.

Forecast

A Warm Weekend Ahead

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:44 PM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Plenty of clouds will be around tonight with temperatures cooling into the middle 60s by sunrise Saturday.

Alabama

Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 5

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

February 25, 2022, is day five of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Alabama.

Alabama

Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Week DAY 4

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

February 24, 2022, is day four of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Alabama.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 2-03-23

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:48 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 2-03-23

Forecast

Cooler Next Few Days

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:03 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Rain departs this morning, giving way to clear skies by lunchtime with temperatures in the upper 50s.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 2-02-23

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:12 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 2-02-23

Forecast

Warm Thursday, Showers Arrive Soon

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:57 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

We start off Thursday morning dry but foggy with temperatures above normal.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 2-01-23

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:43 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 2-01-23

Forecast

Tracking Showers Late Work Week

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:09 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Wednesday will feature plenty of clouds with highs only reaching the upper 60s, courtesy of the nearby boundary shifting into the area.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 1-31-23

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:48 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 1-31-23

Forecast

Foggy Start This Morning

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:34 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Fog should lift by mid-to-late morning, giving way to a few breaks in the clouds, allowing temperatures to reach the middle 70s.

Forecast

Warm Stretch This Week

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:36 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Cloud cover will stay steady on this Monday, with temperatures reaching the lower 70s for most of the area.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 1-30-23

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:04 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 1-30-23

Forecast

Dry For Now, Rain Returns Soon

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Dry weather prevails through Saturday with highs reaching the middle 50s Friday and lower 60s Saturday.

Forecast

Colder To End The Week

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:30 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

A chilly start to our Thursday with sunshine returning, still temperatures will only reach the middle 50s.

Forecast

Turning Colder Tonight

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:54 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Skies stay partly to mostly cloudy after a stormy start to the morning.

Forecast

Stormy Wednesday Morning Ahead

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

We will turn partly cloudy through the afternoon before the next storm system arrives early Wednesday morning.

Forecast

Tracking The Next Storm System

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:36 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

We stay dry to start the work week, however, storms are quick to follow for late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Forecast

Tracking A Severe Storm Threat

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 7:26 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Strong to severe storms are possible as early as Tuesday afternoon with the bulk of the activity coming overnight into Wednesday morning.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 12-27-22

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:33 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 12-27-22

Alabama

Sunny Again Tuesday

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:37 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Sunshine will be our friend again Tuesday with temperatures rising to the middle 50s for the afternoon.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 12-26-22

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:29 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather 12-26-22

Alabama

Warming Up This Week

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 7:21 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Sunshine will help to thaw out the Wiregrass today with highs reaching the middle 40s for most of the area.

Forecast

Dangerous Cold Arrives Friday morning

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:48 PM CST

By Zach Hatcher

The highly anticipated arctic front arrives tonight into Friday morning, bringing low temperatures in the lower to middle 20s to much of the area.

Alabama

Prepare now for dangerous cold coming to the Wiregrass

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Some of the coldest temperatures in recent years will impact the Wiregrass starting Thursday night.

Alabama

Warm Weekend On The way

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:22 PM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Saturday will be warm ahead of a cold front with temperatures reaching the middle 70s.

Alabama

A Bit Warmer Friday, Even Warmer This Weekend

Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 5:08 PM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Colder air will again settle into the Wiregrass overnight with some areas dropping as low as upper 30s and lower 40s.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 11-29

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 7:56 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather winner 11-29

Alabama

Strong Storms Possible Wednesday Morning

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 7:31 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

A powerful storm system will develop over Mississippi and travel eastward this evening into Wiregrass by Wednesday morning.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 11-28

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:45 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Color The Weather winner 11-28

Forecast

Sunny & Comfortable For Monday

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:22 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Sunshine will boost temperatures into the lower 70s for Monday as conditions stay dry.

Forecast

Calm for now, rain returns Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:59 AM CST

By Zach Hatcher

Monday’s high temperatures will reach the lower 60s for most of the area.

Zach Hatcher

Meteorologist, WTVY

Dothan, AL

Latest News

Latest News