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.

Two areas to watch in the Tropics

Your weekend looks very summer like with afternoon scattered storms and highs in the 90s. The week ahead looks similar with a daily chance of storms and highs hovering in the lower 90s. TROPICAL UPDATE: The tropics are waking up with two areas to watch, one in the Gulf, the other Invest 94L in the […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Saturday through 8 p.m.; Sun and storms for Father’s Day

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will remain in effect for southwest Florida through 8 PM tonight.. Largest threats will be heavy rain, lightning, small hail and gusty winds… Your Father’s Day weekend looks summer-like with a mix of sun and clouds, along with spotty storms this afternoon. Father’s Day looks a bit wetter with scattered storms […]

Afternoon storms and highs in the 90s to kick off the workweek

It was a hot Sunday with highs in the 90s and scattered storms. Looking ahead to the work week, The Weather Authority expects more highs in the 90s with daily afternoon storms. The tropics are quiet with no development expected over the next five days.

Sun and storms for Saturday

Your weekend looks very typical for June with highs near 90, partly cloudy skies, and afternoon scattered storms. Looking ahead to next week, the summer doldrums continue with daily sun and storms, and highs around 90 degrees. Meanwhile, the tropics are quiet with no development expected over the next 5 days.

Typical summertime weather returns for the work week

Looking ahead to the work week, expect typical June summertime weather with highs in the 90s, and expect daily afternoon storms. In the tropics, Tropical Storm Alex is moving away into the Atlantic, and otherwise, no additional development is expected over the next 5 days.

Scattered storms expected Sunday

Your Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks very summerlike with highs around 90 degrees and daily afternoon showers and storms. Looking ahead to this week, no big changes are expected with highs in the lower 90s, and daily afternoon storms. TROPICAL UPDATE: The Bay of Campeche will be area to watch for tropical trouble later week […]

Scattered storms expected this weekend

Your Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks very summerlike with highs around 90 degrees and daily afternoon showers and storms. Looking ahead to next week, no big changes are expected with highs in the lower 90s, and daily afternoon storms. TROPICAL UPDATE: The Bay of Campeche will be area to watch for tropical trouble next week […]

Dry start to rainy season

Your Sunday is looking very summerlike with partly cloudy skies, and highs back in the lower 90s. Later this afternoon, a few isolated storms will fire up inland, but areas near the coast should remain mostly dry. Looking ahead to the week, all looks dry through midweek, but towards the end of the week into the […]

Hot weekend ahead

This weekend is looking hot with highs in the lower 90s across Southwest Florida. Rain chances look low with only a stray storm for today, but tomorrow there will be a slightly better chance of storms inland. Looking ahead to next week, expect dry weather through midweek, but towards the end of the week, rainy […]

Sunshine returns for Mother’s Day

After a stormy Saturday, sunshine returns to Southwest Florida for Mother’s Day as drier air ushers across the area. Otherwise, expect hot temperatures with highs back in the 90s. Looking ahead to the workweek, things look dry Monday into Tuesday. Midweek, a few showers and storms are possible but don’t stick around as dry weather […]