Nick Lilja

Nick graduated from Oregon State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science with an emphasis in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He then earned a Master's from Syracuse University in 2011 in Broadcast & Digital Journalism.

All the while he has been on the air in multiple states. Now, though, he calls Mississippi home and is the Chief Meteorologist for WDAM, a local television station, and works part time as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi teaching a course in meteorology.

Where are TV meteorologists from?

Where are TV meteorologists from?

I’m lucky enough to belong to a facebook group with more than 1,500 television meteorologists from across the country. The group allows everyone to put their heads together on a tricky forecast, debate the newest research, and discuss topics about the industry. One person recently asked about where everyone was raised – just out of curiosity. Turns out the answer… Read more →

Hurricane Nate still moving – quickly – across Gulf toward Mississippi, Alabama

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10:00 AM UPDATE: Nate now a strong Category 1 hurricane. 9:30 AM ORIGINAL: Hurricane Nate continues to cruise – at speeds around 20mph – to the north across the Gulf of Mexico. It seems to be in quite the hurry. The reason for the full head of steam is it is sandwiched between a gyre to the southwest and an… Read more →

Hurricane Nate gaining strength, track leaning east

Hurricane Nate gaining strength, track leaning east

The 10pm update was release by the National Hurricane Center showed “Tropical Storm Nate” with wind at 70mph. Twenty-five minutes later… It isn’t surprising though based on satellite trends, between 8pm and 10pm the area of deep convection nearly tripled. Nate become the ninth hurricane of the season. #Nate is now a hurricane – the 9th of 2017 Atlantic TC… Read more →