Professional Experience

I joined the WINK News team in July 2020 and I previously served as the Weekend Meteorologist at WTVM in Columbus, GA.

News Philosophy

To be the calm voice during active weather, especially a hurricane threat.

Hobbies, Interest & Community Involvement

One of my favorite hobbies is health and fitness. I really enjoy working out and exercising, and the weather here makes for great running & biking. I also love football, especially my New Orleans Saints.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science, Mississippi State University.

Memorable Assignments

In 2017, I intercepted Hurricane Irma in a parking garage on 5th Avenue in Naples. I covered the storm from start to finish, taking wind & pressure measurements, along with posting pictures and videos to social media which ended up on The Weather Channel, Fox News, and ESPN.

Interesting Fact

I chase hurricanes. Between growing up in New Orleans, and the hurricanes I have intercepted on my own, I've been in 14 total hurricanes. The most notable storms I've experienced are Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Ida. Experiencing all of these hurricanes first-hand has made me a better meteorologist, and gives me the experience and expertise to guide Southwest Florida through the next major hurricane threat.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beach!

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Few showers possible Sunday

The weather for Sunday will feature a mixture of clouds & sun with the chance of a spotty shower Sunday afternoon. Clouds should keep highs in the low to mid-80s across the WINK viewing area. Additionally, breezy conditions from the east-northeast won’t make for the best boating weather, with a moderate chop in bays, and […]

Spotty showers possible this weekend

The weather over the weekend will feature a mixture of sun and clouds and a chance of showers each afternoon. Clouds should keep highs in the low to mid-80s across the WINK viewing area. Additionally, breezy conditions from the east-northeast won’t make for the best boating weather, especially for Saturday. The strongest cold front this […]

Fall weather returns Sunday

A much cooler day is ahead Sunday thanks to a strong cold front that pushed through overnight. Highs will only top out in the mid-70s, with a dry northerly breeze. Otherwise, it’s going to be a beautiful Sunday with some wispy high clouds streaking in from the southwest. Sunday night looks chilly as lows plunge […]

Cold front arrives Saturday

Our next cold front will push across Southwest Florida Saturday, ushering in another gorgeous stretch of weather into next week. For your Saturday, expect a mix of sun & clouds, with the potential for a stray shower, and highs in the lower 80s before the front pushes across the area. By tonight, the front should […]

Major cooldown across Southwest Florida this weekend

A strong cold front pushed across the area overnight, and is bringing us the coolest air so far this fall across Southwest Florida. Today will start off mostly cloudy with some drizzle, but our weather will improve throughout the day with decreasing clouds, and we should turn mostly sunny by this evening. Otherwise, expect blustery […]

Halloween Forecast: Stray shower possible, perfect tonight

Other than a stray shower early Sunday, your Halloween looks great with a mix of sun & clouds, with highs in the lower 80’s across Southwest Florida. Looking ahead to Sunday night, your weather looks perfectly spooky with mostly clear skies and temps falling from the 70s to the 60s. Looking ahead to the work […]

Getting cooler for Halloween weekend

A strong cold front will bring cooler weather for Southwest Florida this Halloween weekend. Highs will stay in the upper 70s today with highs once again struggling to reach 80 for your Halloween afternoon. Lows will fall into the mid-60s tonight but will fall into the upper 50s to lower 60s for your Halloween Night. […]

Scattered showers & storms for Sunday

Rain chances are increasing on Sunday as deep tropical moisture surges into SW Florida. For Sunday, only expect scattered showers & storms across the area. It won’t be a washout, but there will be showers around throughout the day. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Higher rain chances […]

Storms possible this weekend

Storm chances are on the increase this weekend as deep tropical moisture surges into SW Florida. For today, only expect isolated storms, storm chances look even higher heading into Sunday. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Higher rain chances continue to start the week, but tapers off […]

Cold front arrives Sunday

A taste of Fall finally arrives Sunday as a cold front pushes across the WINK viewing area! Expect a warm and muggy start to the day, with highs reaching 90 degrees in some spots. A few showers are possible as the front moves across us, but by this afternoon, cooler & drier air will usher […]