So, why is the Doppler radar important? Without it, meteorologists would not be able to see what is going on inside a thunderstorm very well, nor would we be able to forecast the movement of a thunderstorm very precisely. Often, the most visually compelling video of severe weather is from a safe distance, which is what we always strive to achieve.Today we will discuss a few weather radar basics and weather radar websites. It is also important to remember that we have a very powerful zoom lens on the rooftop camera that allows us to make storm clouds that are 15 miles away look like they are right outside the window. But more accurately, we stay ahead of the storms! If you are chasing storms, then you are already too far away! In order to properly cover severe storms, you must always stay ahead of them while avoiding their path. This made her question “why weather happens.” Do we chase storms? Her dad’s childhood home in Chesterfield was destroyed by the F4 tornado of January 1967 that ripped through Chesterfield, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights of St. Her interest in weather developed from her fascination with tornadoes. Jaime Travers can be seen on television in St. You can see Angela Hutti on FOX 2 on Friday and Saturday evenings. He has a lifetime of experience with our wild weather and will never forget the bitter cold winters of the late ’70s, the “Blizzard of ’82”, the “Drought of ’88” or the “Great Flood of ’93”. With the weather constantly changing, we must adapt and adjust as meteorologists.”Ĭhris Higgins was born and raised here in the St. Louis area weather figured out, a new wrinkle develops, like the 2012 drought or Spring 2013 tornadoes. Despite his longevity, John Says, “just when I think I have St. Louis in June of 1983, recently celebrating 30 years of weather coverage in St. She has years of experience forecasting in different parts of the country. Wake up with Linh Truong’s forecasts Monday-Friday on Fox 2 News in the Morning. When he doesn’t have his head in the clouds, he is into photography, music, and has competed in several triathlons. Glenn Zimmerman is the Chief Meteorologist for FOX 2 News. They bring a wealth of experience when covering the weather in St. John Fuller is the chief meteorologist for KPLR-TV.
Who is on the FOX 2 and KPLR 11 weather team?įOX 2 Chief Meteorologist Glenn Zimmerman is joined by Chris Higgins, Angela Hutti, Jaime Travers, and Linh Truong.
Louis area can experience all kinds of weather, from killer tornadoes to rain, drizzle, fog, to extreme cold and snow. Louis?īeing in the center of the country, the St.
Louis area located at the Missouri Research Park in Weldon Spring, Missouri, just off I-64 west of the Daniel Boone Bridge. The radar is located at the National Weather Service Forecast Office (NWSFO) for the St. What kind of radar does FOX 2 use? Where is it located?įOX 2 uses the National Weather Service Doppler Radar, known as the WSR-88D. Check the settings for the latest tornado alerts and flood warnings. This interactive map also allows you to track storms, snow, rain, temperatures, road weather, dew point, wind speed, UV index, wind-chills, earthquakes, and lightning. Louis, surrounding counties in Missouri and Illinois, and the world.
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