Professional Experience

I joined the WINK News team in April 2020 and I previously served as the weekday morning meteorologist at Spectrum News in Charlotte, NC.

News Philosophy

Keep calm and carry on! Especially when it comes to the craziness of hurricane season in Florida.

Hobbies, Interest & Community Involvement

When I'm not forecasting the weather for Southwest Florida, I enjoy trying new restaurants, spending time with friends, and, of course, spending time at the beautiful beaches that Southwest Florida has to offer!

Education

Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri

Memorable Assignments

My career in television news has taken me all across the country and allowed me to cover everything from mountain snow events in Rocky Mountain West, to severe weather outbreaks in the Mid-Atlantic, to hurricanes. The most memorable weather event I covered as an on-air meteorologist was Hurricane Dorian's landfall along the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2019.

Interesting Fact

I have a twin sister.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

Being so close to the beach and ocean!

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Hot, humid Tuesday with more storms near our coastal areas

It’s another day featuring heat index values around 100 degrees. Highs will soar back into the low to mid-90s, with the warmest areas expected inland. Thunderstorms will develop again by late Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The main chances will be near and along I-75 to the west toward the coastal areas of Southwest Florida. […]

Hot, hazy, humid Monday with isolated storms

Get ready for a tough day of heat ahead: Temperatures will soar into the low to mid-90s by the afternoon. With the higher humidity set to continue, we’ll see heat index values in the triple digits for some during the mid-afternoon hours. A layer of Saharan dust that moved over Southwest Florida this past weekend […]

Scattered rain, storms return Friday

After a few drier days of weather, a return of atmospheric moisture will bring back scattered rain and storms today and throughout this weekend. Look out for periods of heavy rain and storms coupled with periods of dry time throughout the rest of this evening into tomorrow morning. Have that umbrella handy! The main threat […]

Last day of drier conditions before wet weather returns Friday

Thursday will bring a similar weather pattern to what we’ve dealt with for the past few days: warm, mainly dry, with chances for storms focused inland. Look for highs running three to six degrees above average, with temperatures set to warm into the low, middle, to even upper 90s Thursday afternoon, with the warmest temperatures […]

Spotty storms Wednesday with higher rain chances returning Thursday

Wednesday will feature more of what we’ve already seen for the past couple of days, with hot and slightly more humid conditions and a chance for a few hit-or-miss storms by the afternoon. Highs will be back into the low to even mid-90s for some Wednesday afternoon. Beginning Thursday, a weak front moving in from […]

A few storms return Monday afternoon

We’re heading into another summer-like week of heat, but a little extra atmospheric moisture will allow for some slightly higher rain chances compared to last week. Monday will feature a few storms in the afternoon, with the better chances around I-75 and to the west of it. Highs will climb back into the low 90s […]

Dry, warm, breezy conditions continue; when will rain chances return?

Gear up for another warm, dry and breezy day Thursday with highs set to warm back into the upper 80s and low 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will continue to pick up out of the northeast to east, with average wind gusts around 25 mph. Atmospheric moisture, along with humidity, will […]

Red Flag Warnings issued as dry, breezy weather returns Tuesday

Behind a weak cold front that passed through Southwest Florida late Monday afternoon into Monday night, we’ll get to enjoy a drop in humidity for Tuesday. Unfortunately, while we will feel more comfortable, the low relative humidity coupled with wind gusts of up to and over 20 mph will lead to heightened fire danger. This […]

Weak cold front moves through Monday

A weak cold front will move through Southwest Florida late in the day Monday, bringing a chance for some inland isolated storms Monday afternoon, then a drop in humidity to follow. While our coastal areas will likely remain dry, we may see a few strong storms to perhaps even an isolated severe storm for areas […]

Scattered storms return Thursday

After a relatively quiet weather pattern so far this week, scattered rain and thunderstorms return Thursday and Friday as moisture continues to increase out of the south. This will kick off a period of unsettled weather, with daily chances for rain and storms, set to take us through the Easter weekend. On Thursday, look for […]