Nash Rhodes was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and recently completed degrees in Meteorology, Journalism, and Business at The University of Oklahoma in 2021. Having had one of the few tornado shelters in the neighborhood, his family hosted many severe weather get-togethers, which led to Nash’s early interest in storms.

While in college, he earned his Certificate of Intelligence Studies for his research in communication through the analysis of meteorological intelligence. His research has been presented at the 6th Annual Intelligence and National Security Symposium at OU and conferences through the American Meteorology Society. Through this research, he discovered unique ways to utilize social media location services in conjunction with radar products to obtain visual confirmation of breaking severe weather events. This led to an internship with the CNN World Weather team where his radar explainers and many of his cleared severe weather videos would be used on CNN, CNN International, and HLN.

Along the way, Rhodes would partner with Radarscope for four years to create Doppler radar explainer videos for severe weather events. His videos have garnered millions of impressions and aided in bridging the gap between meteorologists and the public during severe weather events.

Nash worked part-time at WNKY-TV in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and received the National Weather Association's only 2021 Broadcast Meteorology Scholarship for his work in the field. He joined the WINK Weather Team in June and is excited to provide Southwest Floridians with an accurate forecast each morning to plan out their day.

Unseasonal heat returns Wednesday, ahead of scattered storms

High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and 90s under partly cloudy skies. “Feels like” temperatures will return to triple digits when you factor in the humidity. Boaters will experience a light chop of 1- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights. The earlier you can set sail the better, as increased rain chances will form […]

The Weather Authority: Earl upgraded to hurricane

Earl has strengthened to a Category 1 storm Tuesday night, becoming the second hurricane of the 2022 hurricane season. According to the latest National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Earl has winds of 80 mph and is about 500 miles south of Bermuda. The storm is moving north at a speed of 6 mph. Bermuda has […]

Near-record heat and a stormy end to Labor Day

Near-record heat is expected for Southwest Florida as temperatures surge into the upper 90s in many inland locations. Ample humidity will make those high temperatures feel like the triple digits during peak heating. Boaters will experience excellent conditions on the water if they can dodge our storm chances. Light chop in our bays and 1- […]

Hot and stormy Thursday; Tropical Storm Danielle forms in Mid-Atlantic

High temperatures will stretch into the upper 70s and lower 80s under increasing cloud cover. Unfortunately, it will feel like the triple digits when you factor in the high humidity forecast for the region. Boaters will have great conditions on the waters if they can dodge today’s storms. A light chop in our bays along […]

Wednesday features scattered storms, warmer weather

High temperatures will be slightly warmer than Tuesday’s, with everyone in the WINK News viewing area reaching the 90s for high temperatures. High humidity will make “feels like” temperatures stretch into the triple digits. Boaters will encounter favorable conditions on the water if they can dodge any storms that form. Light chop in our bays […]

Tuesday highs reach 80s, 90s with scattered storms

High temperatures will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s under partly cloudy skies. High levels of humidity will still make “feels like” temperatures reach the upper 90s and even triple digits. Boaters will encounter great conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot wave heights are forecast with light chop within our bays and […]

Scattered Monday evening storms; monitoring 4 tropical disturbances

High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s under increasing cloud cover. Ample humidity will still make some inland locations experience triple-digit heat. Boaters will have another favorable forecast on the water if they can dodge Monday’s rain chances. Light chop and 1- to 2-foot wave heights are expected. Substantial rain chances […]

Friday brings earlier rain chances

High temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. High humidity will still make for triple-digit “feels like” temperatures across the area during peak heating. Boaters will have favorable conditions on the water if they can dodge our rain chances. One- to 2-foot wave heights and a light chop within our bays […]

Thursday features above-average heat ahead of scattered thunderstorms

High temperatures will level out in the low to mid-90s under increasing cloud cover. Dew points in the 70s will create a humid feel across the area, with “feels like” temperatures reaching the triple digits during peak heating. Boaters will experience fantastic water conditions. 1- to 2-foot wave heights and a light chop in our […]