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.

Looking Ahead: Mid-South & Gulf Coast face possible severe weather Sunday March 13th, 2016

Looking Ahead: Mid-South & Gulf Coast face possible severe weather Sunday March 13th, 2016

Usually, clearing one hurdle at a time is the best way to handle weather, but in this case, it is important to jump on this before the preoccupation with flooding leads to a missed opportunity to warn about the threat for more severe weather. The Setup A cut-off Low lifts out of Texas and into Mississippi and Tennessee as a… Read more →

Flooding threat continues for Mississippi, Louisiana coasts

Flooding threat continues for Mississippi, Louisiana coasts

The Weather Prediction Center is still concerned about some flooding across the southern Louisiana, Mississippi coasts through the next few hours. As the storms continue to train over the same area, places dealing with flooding already as well as flood-prone areas could see an additional few inches of rain before the current batch of storms move out of the area…. Read more →

Good morning, everyone! Please take a moment to give this a read…Based on the latest guidance from the SPC's SSEO…

Posted by Nick Lilja WDAM on Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Models

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Oklahoma & Texas panhandles daily forecast for February 29, 2016

Good morning, everyone! As of 7:07 am Here is a look at the forecast from the National Weather Service… Current Radar: 24-Hour rainfall totals: Current Temperatures: Today’s Highs: Tonight’s Lows: Today’s Rain Chances: Morning Dewpoint: Afternoon Dewpoint: Morning Wind: Afternoon Wind: Severe Weather Threat: Other Hazardous Weather Info: NWS Amarillo – Hazardous Weather Outlook Page

Oklahoma & Texas panhandles daily forecast for February 28, 2016

Good morning, everyone! As of 7:07 am Here is a look at the forecast from the National Weather Service… Current Radar: 24-Hour rainfall totals: Current Temperatures: Today’s Highs: Tonight’s Lows: Today’s Rain Chances: Morning Dewpoint: Afternoon Dewpoint: Morning Wind: Afternoon Wind: Severe Weather Threat: Other Hazardous Weather Info: NWS Amarillo – Hazardous Weather Outlook Page