Professional Experience

2018 to present: Meteorologist and Weather Producer, WINK News. Previously worked as a meteorologist at WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach S.C. and as a weather forecaster at WRUF-TV in Gainesville, Fla.

Awards & Recognition

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.

I covered Hurricane Matthew in 2016 as the storm went right over Myrtle Beach and covered Irma’s significant impact to the area as a tropical storm in 2017.

News Philosophy

Our job as meteorologists isn’t just to forecast the weather. It’s explaining the science to you, the viewer, in a fun, accurate and engaging way!

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I love exploring the outdoors with friends, family, and especially my puppy, Roger! I much prefer Diet Coke over coffee. I love to learn and would attend school for the rest of my life (and forecast the weather on the side) if I could. I enjoy being active as a dancer and swimmer, but football is my favorite sport - although I never played. Growing up an Auburn fan, I’ll always have a loyalty to the Tigers, but my main sports teams are the Florida Gators, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. I’m an alumni of the Chi Omega Fraternity and very passionate about our philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication with a certificate in Meteorology and Climatology from the University of Florida

Master of Science in Applied Meteorology from Mississippi State University

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The weather!

Hometown

Atlanta, Ga

Above average warmth to start the first Saturday of 2021 in SW Florida

Happy New Year! Get ready for a whole lot of warmth and the return of muggy conditions this weekend. Highs this afternoon will peak in the 80s for most of Southwest Florida with a stray shower possible and breezy wind. The rain chances are highest east of I-75. By tomorrow, our next cold front approaches, […]

Near-record heat to start 2021 in SW Florida

Happy New Year! The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and breezy afternoon across Southwest Florida as record heat is possible. Highs will peak in the mid-upper 80s with breezy wind under partly cloudy skies. Although it’ll be a warm day, keep in mind that wave heights are elevated if you have boating plans! We’ll […]

Warmer than normal to wrap up 2020 in SW Florida

Happy New Year’s Eve Southwest Florida! We have another warm day on tap as temperatures peak near 83° with breezy conditions and a stray shower. We’ll keep more clouds than sunshine for most of the afternoon and into the evening for any outdoor activities! As we start 2021 on Friday, near-record heat is possible across […]

Cool morning, warm afternoon for the last Tuesday of 2020

After starting off cool, highs rebound to near 80° with increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. It’ll be an overall pleasant day for your outdoor plans with only a stray shower possible! Likely the biggest change you’ll notice today is the increase in wind. These breezy conditions will continue through Friday keeping wave heights elevated, too! […]

Big temperature swing to start the last week of 2020

After starting in the 40s and 50s, highs will rebound to the upper 70s by the second half of the day. Today only begins a warming trend that sticks around all week! Temperatures will rebound to the 80s by midweek! Eventually, we bring in more humidity as we wrap up 2020 on Thursday. All of […]

Cooler and drier air mixes in Friday behind a cold front

After starting off in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida, highs will slowly climb into the 60s by the second half of the day. By Saturday morning, we’ll be chilly, but not as cold as Friday. Lows will dip into the 50s with a light breeze. Enjoy a tranquil and warm weekend ahead, before […]

Lows to dip into the 40s and 50s behind a Southwest Florida cold front

We’re still tracking a few spotty showers late this morning across Southwest Florida! Temperatures won’t move much this afternoon as most have already hit their high. We’ll remain in the 60s and 70s for most of the day. Clouds will stick around for most of the morning before clearing by sunset. Break out those winter […]

Scattered rain and breezy Wednesday ahead of a cold front

After a muggy and warm start  Wednesday, we are looking ahead to the return of scattered rain and breezy conditions this evening!   The timing of our rain, and even a few storms, will be late this afternoon, evening, and overnight. For our northern counties, expect a few showers beginning around 5 p.m. We’ll continue […]

Tracking scattered rain late Wednesday ahead of cold front

After a warm afternoon today, temperatures look to cool down into the 60s for the most part tonight, with mostly cloudy skies, and a light easterly breeze. By Wednesday afternoon, expect the return of scattered rain, and even a few isolated storms, ahead of our next cold front. The rain will continue overnight and into […]

Spotty afternoon rain expected ahead of weak cold front

A weak cold front is moving through Southwest Florida this afternoon! Ahead of the front, we have a lot of moisture in our atmosphere, which will continue to spark a few showers around the area. The best opportunity for this rain will be between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. We don’t expect a lot of […]