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.
Colder weather settles across high plains Thursday night
Good morning everyone! Things are getting interesting as as the weather models get a better handle on the next system to move through the southern high plains. In fact, the forecast changed drastically in the last 18 hours or so. As it looks right now, Thursday morning will be mild with temperatures in the 30s and 40s – with some… Read more →
SPC issues Mesoscale Discussion 2010
The Storms Prediction Center is already working this morning on informing people of the severe weather threat for today. As it looks right now, thunderstorms are set to initiate from Iowa to Missouri and press east into Illinois by early afternoon. Storms will become organized with daytime heating and the interaction with several key atmospheric conditions. The main concern right… Read more →
Unique severe weather event for Ohio Valley
Unique atmospheric dynamics have aligned across the Great Lakes region this morning. As the day carries into the afternoon the development of strong to severe storms is likely. In case you don’t frequent the Storms Prediction Center website here is a snippet from the forecast this morning. SEVERAL FACTORS APPEAR TO BE COMING TOGETHER FOR A TORNADO OUTBREAK ACROSS THE… Read more →
November Drought Index released
The latest drought numbers are showing a positive trend across most of the United States. While the we aren’t drought-free, we are moving in the right direction. In Texas, things are also moving in the right direction. Right now, the main areas of concern are the Wichita Falls and Vernon areas. That sad, NOAA still calls for persistence of drought… Read more →
