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.
Here is another quick update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Not to go Bones McCoy on everyone, but, “I’m a meteorologist, not a doctor!” I am not an expert in any medical field. Nor should you infer from these posts that I think of myself as one. I am not. At all. These updates are my way of helping everyone sift… Read more →
As always, a reminder that I am not a medical doctor. Nor am I a healthcare professional of any kind. The point of these posts is to help people. I’m here echoing messages that are being said by government groups, medial professionals, and researchers. I am not an expert in any medical field. Nor should you infer from these posts… Read more →
I need to be real with everyone: Stay home. Unless it is a necessity. Need food, supplies, meds? Head to the store quick. Giving blood? Awesome! Go there and come back home.Need to go to work? Totally understandable. You have to make a living. Otherwise, stay home. That is what the CDC, HHS and the President are asking of everyone…. Read more →
Now that testing is becoming more available, the numbers have reflected that. There is still some troubling news about people not being able to be tested, or being refused a test – but those stories are becoming fewer and further between. As always, a reminder that I am not a medical doctor. Nor am I a healthcare professional of any… Read more →
Rich Thompson is a fantastic meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center. I’ve had a chance to chat with him twice. Both times were fantastic. He is a great dude and really humble and down to earth… despite how smart he is. He put together a handful of classes for the University of Oklahoma where he breaks down severe weather forecasting…. Read more →
