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 storms possible tomorrow

Happy Saturday, SW Florida! The weekend starts off nice with a mix of sun & clouds for today, though I can’t rule out a stray shower inland this afternoon. On Sunday, an approaching cold front will bring a better chance for a few storms, but nothing widespread is expected. Otherwise, expect highs in the upper […]

Stormy week ahead in Southwest Florida

Happy Sunday, SW Florida! Your Sunday forecast looks good, with a mix of sun and clouds and a humid breeze, though we will have to watch out for a stray shower. Otherwise, highs should stay in the mid to upper 80s this afternoon.   Our weather takes a stormy turn heading into the workweek. A […]

Stormy Changes On The Way!

Happy Saturday, SW Florida! Your weekend is looking good with lots of sun and a warm breeze for your Saturday. Highs today will top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s, making for a great beach day! As for Sunday, a stray shower is possible, but overall we look dry, with a mix of […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for most of SW Florida as line moves southward

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was previously issued today has been canceled for Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Desoto, and Highlands counties as of 5pm. The severe threat will continue to decrease from north to south as the main line of storms we’ve been tracking through the afternoon pushes southward. The storms within this line have […]

Storms Likely Tomorrow

Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! If you have plans this weekend, do them today while the weather is nice! Tomorrow is not looking like a good outdoors day as showers & storms are in the forecast. Saturday looks great with lots of sunshine, and a warm breeze out of the south this afternoon. Highs will top […]

Egg-cellent Easter forecast

Happy Easter, Southwest Florida! After a cool start this morning, that warm April sunshine will warm us back up to near 80 degrees this afternoon. Otherwise, your Easter Sunday looks picture-perfect, with a mix of sun and clouds, with a light breeze out of the northeast. Dry weather continues into the work week, with highs […]

Warm breeze for your Sunday

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! Sizzling heat continues today, with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s! Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a warm breeze developing this afternoon. Heading into Monday, a few spotty showers can’t be ruled out inland tomorrow afternoon. Expect much of the same into the workweek, with […]

Sizzling Heat This Weekend

Happy Saturday, SW Florida! Sizzling heat continues this weekend, with highs in the upper 80s & lower 90s! Otherwise, expect a mix of sun & clouds, though Sunday will be bit breezier. Expect much of the same into next week, with a hot area of hot pressure having a firm grip on our weather, keeping […]

Forecast: The heat is on in Southwest Florida

Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Highs will skyrocket this afternoon to the mid 80s with a mix of sun & clouds. In typical dry season fashion, rain chances don’t return to the forecast anytime soon, as a hot area of high pressure builds across the region. As a result, we’ll go from Winter to Summer in […]

Big warmup coming

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous day is ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds, and highs in the mid 70s. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts! By midweek, a hot area of high pressure will build over the state and anchor itself in place into the weekend. This will send our highs […]