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.

WPC concerned about flash flooding risk for parts of South Mississippi

WPC concerned about flash flooding risk for parts of South Mississippi

From the Weather Prediction Center: Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 0068 NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 316 PM EST Wed Mar 04 2020 Areas affected…southern MS into central/southern AL/GA Concerning…Heavy rainfall…Flash flooding likely Valid 042014Z – 050200Z Summary…Flash flooding appears increasingly likely through the evening hours across portions of central and southern MS/AL/GA. Rainfall rates of 1-2 in/hr will have… Read more →

3/4/20 1130AM UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch possibly extended into south Mississippi

The Storm Prediction Center issued a Mesoscale Discussion regarding extending the current Severe Thunderstorm Watch, currently in parts of Texas and Louisiana, into Mississippi. Here is a look at the current Radar/Satellite imagery: As of now, the only ‘game in town’ is a thunderstorm riding along/near I-20 between Jackson and Meridian. But the SPC notes that there may soon be… Read more →

SPC issues Mesoscale Discussion regarding severe threat for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Mesoscale Discussion suggesting there is a 95% chance the are will be put under a Watch – Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm, there isn’t any indication at this point. From the SPC: Surface analysis shows a weak east-west oriented boundary from TX into AL, with MUCAPE on the order of 1000 J/kg along and… Read more →

WPC monitoring flash flooding risk for Louisiana, Mississippi

WPC monitoring flash flooding risk for Louisiana, Mississippi

The Weather Prediction Center issued a Mesoscale Discussion that includes parts of Louisiana and Mississippi highlighting a chance for up to four inches of rain during the next few hours. From the WPC: Surface observations from 05-06z indicate that a weak surface low has formed across LA near the intersection of two thermal/dew point gradients. Radar imagery shows that a… Read more →

3/3/20 Coronavirus update: What the CDC, WHO, and medical researchers are saying about the virus

3/3/20 Coronavirus update: What the CDC, WHO, and medical researchers are saying about the virus

I’m not a doctor. I will never claim to have any medical expertise. However. I do know where to look for medical expertise. And I know how to track down medical journals. And I trust the observations of those trained to understand the human body and its responses. From the Center for Disease Control – 60 total cases – 6… Read more →