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.

Strong storms possible this evening

Your Saturday will start off quite nice with lots of sun and highs soaring to near 90 degrees. However, heading into the evening hours a disturbance will bring scattered showers and storms to the area. A few storms could become severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Isolated storms will […]

Isolated storm chance Sunday

Today is the first day of Spring, and it’s going to feel like it today across SW Florida with highs in the 80s, and a chance for isolated storms in the afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Collier County until 7:30. Looking to the work week, it starts off relatively […]

Warm weekend ahead

The forecast this weekend is looking good across Southwest Florida. Expect highs back in the mid to upper 80s and partly cloudy skies. A few showers and storms will pop up inland later today, and there will be a slightly better chance for a storm closer to the coast on Sunday. Looking ahead, next week […]

Cool Sunshine for Sunday

After a powerful cold front swept across the area Saturday. Your Sunday is shaping up to be much cooler. Expect lots of sun on Sunday, and that should be enough to get us back into the 70s this afternoon.

Powerful cold front moved through SWFL; Significantly cooler overnight

A strong cold front has pushed across Southwest Florida today. The threat of severe storms has diminished. Now, much colder air will filter in behind it, with wind chill values tomorrow morning dropping into the upper 30s! 🥶BUNDLE UP, #SWFL!!! A huge temp drop expected overnight, and with breezy NE winds near 15-20 MPH, it […]

90s again on Sunday

The heat is on Sunday across Southwest Florida as high temperatures soar to near 90 degrees, which means we once again could break a record. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds and breezy conditions. Heading into the workweek, it’ll be much of the same each day with highs in the upper 80s, partly […]

Record heat possible

The heat is on this weekend across Southwest Florida as high temperatures soar to near 90 degrees, which means we once again could break a few records. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds and breezy conditions. Heading into next week, it’ll be much of the same each day with highs in the upper […]

Slight cooldown coming

Your Sunday is shaping up to be another hot day, with lots of sun, and highs in the mid-80s. I don’t think we’ll smash a record high like yesterday, but this will make for fantastic beach weather. Looking ahead to the work week, a weak cold front will push across the area tomorrow. The front […]

February heatwave continues this weekend

The February heatwave rages on this weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80s today and tomorrow. With high pressure dominating the region, expect lots of sun with a light easterly breeze. A weak trough will dig into the eastern United States early next week, which will push a cold front across the area […]

The heat is on this week!

Your Sunday looks fantastic with lots of sun, low humidity, and highs in the 80s across SW Florida. A hot area of high pressure will build across the state this week, sending our highs soaring. Highs will start off in the mid-80s on Monday, with temperatures soaring to near 90 midweek, which will threaten records. […]