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.

A cool weekend ahead!

We’ll start off Saturday with mostly cloudy skies, but by this afternoon, we’ll see lots of sun returning to the area. Temperatures will start off in the 50s for today, but with that sunshine, we should end up mid-60s! Sunday looks to start off cold, with 30s inland & 40s near the coast. I can’t […]

Cold front on the way

Our next cold front is knocking on the door this morning, but it’s not going to get here in time to cool us off much today. Expect one last warm day for Sunday, with highs in the mid-70s north, to the lower 80s south. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds, and a few […]

Big warm-up to end 2020

Wednesday is looking even warmer with highs in the 80s! Overall, the weather looks good despite the late December heat, with a mix of sun & clouds, and a breeze out the east. The warming trend continues into the New Year, with highs soaring into the mid 80s! Our next cold front arrives this weekend, […]

Warmer for Sunday

After a cold start, we will begin to thaw out around Southwest Florida for your Sunday. Expect a beautiful day with a mix of sun and clouds, and highs topping out around 70 degrees. The warming trend continues into the workweek, with highs trending from the mid-70s Monday to the lower 80s by New Year’s […]

Chilly start to the weekend

A chilly start to the weekend in Southwest Florida, with many waking up to 30s and 40s! Looking ahead to this afternoon, highs will only top out in the 50s despite plenty of sunshine with a few wispy high clouds. After another cold start on Sunday, we’ll begin to thaw out as highs reach 70 […]

Next cold front arrives Monday

Another day of gorgeous weather is ahead for Southwest Florida, with a mix of sun and clouds, and highs reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s. Heading into tonight, our next cold front will approach the area. The front will sweep across the area Monday morning. Ahead of the front, a few showers will be […]

Beautiful weekend ahead in Southwest Florida

After a chilly start to Saturday morning, a beautiful weekend is ahead for Southwest Florida. Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies across the area, which will warm us back into the 70s. It’ll be another cool night with lows back in the 50s, with a few areas of patchy haze by Sunday morning. Sunday looks […]

Warm weather continues into the work week

After a foggy start, it will turn out to be a warm Sunday, with highs back in the low to mid 80s! Expect a mix of sun & clouds across SW Florida today. A cold front will approach the area on Monday, however, it looks to hit the brakes as it crosses the area. That […]

Spotty rain expected today in Southwest Florida / Dense Fog Sunday morning

We have nice Saturday afternoon on tap for Southwest Florida. Highs will peak in the lower 80s, with a mix of sun & clouds, and a few spotty showers. The best chance of rain will be inland in the afternoon. Aside from some patchy fog on Sunday morning, the rest of Sunday looks nice with […]

Strong cold front coming

A strong cold front is on its way to Florida and will reach us on Monday. Ahead of it, clouds will be on the increase during the day as low pressure develops over the Gulf of Mexico, though we should stay dry during the daytime hours. Rain will quickly overspread the Florida Peninsula tonight, as […]