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.

Dry Weekend Ahead

Happy Saturday SW Florida! Your weekend is looking nice out there, with highs in the 70s, and a mixture of sun & clouds. Winds will be a bit breezy out the NW, with wind gusts of 20-25 mph this afternoon, though winds will lighten tomorrow. Heading into the work week, weather looks to stay dry […]

Beautiful Sunday ahead

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies and highs soaring into the mid-80s. Perfect weather if you want to go to the beach or check out spring training! High pressure will continue to dominate the region through midweek, keeping our weather warm and sunny, though we’ll become breezy by […]

Spring-like weekend ahead

Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous and Spring Like weekend is ahead, with lots of sun, and highs soaring into the mid-80s. Perfect weather if you want to go to the beach & or check out Spring Training! High pressure will continue to dominate the region through midweek, keeping our weather warm & sunny, though […]

Sunny breeze for Sunday

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! After a cool start, your Sunday is looking fantastic with lots of sunshine, and highs climbing into the mid-70s! Otherwise, expect breezy conditions for today, with wind gusts as high as 30 mph possible. Breezy conditions will persist for the next several days, before calming down late week.

Soggy Start To The Weekend

Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida!After a beautiful Friday, rain returns to the forecast today! A Gulf low will push across Florida today, with it, scattered showers will spread across the area. The best chance for rain is this afternoon, into the early overnight hours. A rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out, but severe weather is […]

Record heat possible Sunday

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! Record breaking heat is possible once again today as a hot area of high pressure continues to dominate our weather. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s, putting record highs in jeopardy. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds. Only a stray shower is possible inland later today. The good […]

The heat is on this weekend!

Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! The heat is on this weekend, as a hot area of high pressure builds across the Sunshine State. High temperatures will soar into the upper 80s, putting record highs in jeopardy. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds. Only a stray shower is possible over the next couple of days. […]

Next front arrives Monday

Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! After a cool start, today looks to be warmer with highs back in the upper 70s! Otherwise, expect a mixture of sun and clouds, and a stiff easterly breeze throughout the day, with gusts approaching 20-30 mph. Our next cold front arrives Monday night. Ahead of the front, a surge of […]

Cooler weekend ahead

Happy Saturday Southwest Florida! A gorgeous weekend is ahead for the area, with lots of sun for your Saturday, and partly cloudy skies for your Sunday. Thanks to the cold front that pushed across the area yesterday evening, highs will only reach the lower to mid-70s today. Tonight looks cool again with widespread 50s across […]

Wet start to Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day, Southwest Florida! After a wet start this morning, expect the rest of the day to be drier, with a mixture of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. An isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out, especially north. There is a very low chance that one of these storms […]