Professional Experience

2018 to present: Meteorologist and Weather Producer, WINK News. Previously worked as a meteorologist at WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach S.C. and as a weather forecaster at WRUF-TV in Gainesville, Fla.

Awards & Recognition

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.

I covered Hurricane Matthew in 2016 as the storm went right over Myrtle Beach and covered Irma’s significant impact to the area as a tropical storm in 2017.

News Philosophy

Our job as meteorologists isn’t just to forecast the weather. It’s explaining the science to you, the viewer, in a fun, accurate and engaging way!

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I love exploring the outdoors with friends, family, and especially my puppy, Roger! I much prefer Diet Coke over coffee. I love to learn and would attend school for the rest of my life (and forecast the weather on the side) if I could. I enjoy being active as a dancer and swimmer, but football is my favorite sport - although I never played. Growing up an Auburn fan, I’ll always have a loyalty to the Tigers, but my main sports teams are the Florida Gators, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. I’m an alumni of the Chi Omega Fraternity and very passionate about our philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication with a certificate in Meteorology and Climatology from the University of Florida

Master of Science in Applied Meteorology from Mississippi State University

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The weather!

Hometown

Atlanta, Ga

Tracking the return of rain across SW Florida this weekend

We have a gorgeous afternoon on tap for Southwest Florida! Highs will peak in the mid-70s with a mixture of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower is possible late this evening, but most spots stay dry. On Saturday, a few showers will be possible ahead of a cold front early next week. Here’s some good […]

Tracking another pleasant afternoon across SW Florida

After a hazy morning across Southwest Florida, we are finally starting to warm up! With plenty of dry air, highs will peak in the low-mid 70s with plentiful sunshine. Friday morning will feature lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s with another mild afternoon, a bit warmer than today. Enjoy these nicer conditions before […]

Below average temperatures continue behind a cold front

After a cold start to the day, temperatures warmed back into the mid-60s this afternoon. However, tomorrow morning will be another cold one, with lows falling back into the 40s & 50s! It’ll be cold, but not quite as cold as our Wednesday start! Thursday afternoon looks fantastic, with a mix of sun & clouds […]

Another cold start for Wednesday morning

After a chilly afternoon, some of the coldest air so far this Fall is on tap for tonight. Lows will dip into the 30s and 40s with a small wind chill factor. After a cold start, we should warm up nicely tomorrow afternoon, with highs in the 60s, and warm sunshine!

Two rounds of rain to start off the week across SW Florida

After a wet start to Monday, the cold front has pushed across the area, and cooler & drier air has moved into the area. It’ll be a nice evening with a cool breeze, and temperatures falling into the 60s! We’ll start off Tuesday morning in the 40s and 50s, with even colder temperatures by Wednesday […]

Tracking two cold fronts moving through SW Florida by Monday

A weak disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico will stream in areas of clouds and light rain for most of your Friday. High temperatures will peak in the upper 70s with a light wind. By tomorrow, a cold front approaches our region in the morning increasing our rainfall potential with a few spotty showers. Behind […]

Another pleasant afternoon in SW Florida; tracking 2 cold fronts

After starting off in the 40s and 50s, highs will jump to the upper 70s° this afternoon! Wind will remain breezy at times, keeping wave heights slightly elevated. By Friday evening into Saturday morning, we’ll be tracking a cold front moving through Southwest Florida. This will slightly increase our chance of rain. This front is […]

Tracking another cool afternoon across SW Florida

Wednesday morning was the coldest for parts of Southwest Florida since January with temperatures plummeting to the 30s and 40s. The wind also made it feel much colder! While Thursday morning won’t be quite as cold, it’ll still be chilly for most of the region! Temperatures will dip into the 40s and 50s with a […]

Coldest air in 10 months on the way for parts of Southwest Florida

A non-tropical low pressure system centered between the Madeira Islands and the Azores has become less organized over the past 24 hours. Environmental conditions are expected to be less favorable, and subtropical development is no longer expected. Regardless of formation, this system will continue to produce strong winds and locally heavy rain in the Madeira […]

Coldest air since January on the way for parts of SW Florida

Today is November 30th. This will mark the “official” end of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. While we currently have nothing to worry about, after a long, destructive, and record-breaking season, don’t let your guard down. You can always trust the Weather Authority to keep you updated on any tropical threats. In the eastern Atlantic […]