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.

Great looking President’s Day weekend; Much warmer and dry next week

Your Presidents’ Day Weekend looks dry under mainly sunny skies and temperatures topping out in the low – mid 80s. Expect less humid conditions on Sunday, with slightly warmer weather on President’s Day. Looking ahead to the workweek, a hot area of high pressure will build across the state of Florida. This will send our […]

A cold start to the week across southwest Florida

Bundle up, southwest Florida!! Temperatures will tumble overnight and into early Monday morning! Expect morning lows to drop into the low to mid 40s across much of our viewing area!! Our cold morning lows last through Tuesday, with a warming trend anticipated on Wednesday and through the remainder of the upcoming week. Behind the front […]

Showers expected Sunday morning

The weekend starts off great with lots of sun and highs in the 80s this afternoon. Our weather changes dramatically overnight with scattered showers expected across Southwest Florida on Sunday morning as a cold front pushes across the region. The good news is that the rain will quickly end from east to west by Sunday […]

Spotty showers possible Sunday

A few showers are possible Sunday as a stalled cold front stays just to our north. Expect partly cloudy skies and a spotty shower, with highs in the 70s Sunday afternoon. A chance of showers will remain in the forecast through the first half of the week before a cold front finally clears the area […]

Few showers possible this weekend

A few showers are possible this weekend as an arctic front stalls just to our north. Expect more clouds than sun, a spotty shower, and highs in the 70s over the next couple of days. A chance of showers will remain in the forecast through the first half of the week, before a cold front […]

Big warmup coming this week

After a frosty start Sunday, an abundance of sunshine will warm us back into the lower 60s. The warming trend continues into the work week with high temperatures trending back into the 70s Monday into Tuesday, before we’re back into the 80s for the second half of the work week. Weather looks good overall with […]

Freezing temps likely Saturday night in Southwest Florida

The coldest weather in over a decade will impact Southwest Florida this weekend, with a freeze likely inland Saturday night. A powerful arctic front plowed through Southwest Florida last night, and behind it, we’ll see lots of sun with highs staying in the 50s this afternoon. The wind will also be howling out the north […]

Temperatures plunge Sunday night

We’re starting off Sunday with dreary weather with lots of clouds, drizzle, and a cold northerly breeze. The good news that WINK meteorologists expect decreasing clouds throughout the day, and we should see enough sun to get back into the mid-60s. Sunday night is expected to be the coldest night so far this winter, with […]

Spotty showers possible Saturday

A cold front will push across the state of Florida Saturday. Ahead of it, expect lots of clouds for your Saturday with pesky showers potentially impacting your outdoor plans. Behind the front, cooler and drier air will usher into the area for Sunday, with clouds in the morning turning into lots of sun by tomorrow […]

Tornadoes touch down as severe weather moves across parts of Southwest Florida

Severe weather swept across parts of Southwest Florida Sunday Morning, bringing with it rain, dangerous winds, and tornadoes. Ahead of it, a strong line of storms will push from west to east across the WINK viewing area Sunday morning. The National Weather Service confirms that an EF2 tornado hit Iona on Sunday morning. #BREAKING 🌪️ […]