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.
Cold rain this time from the similar setup that gave South Mississippi snow
This cold and rainy pattern is not an uncommon one for South Mississippi in the late fall / early winter. Especially during a weak El Nino year. Wait, this is – GULP! – normal? And, in fact, this is the same – general – setup that brought us all of that snow last year on December 8th. Yup! No joke!… Read more →
South Mississippi Halloween / November 1st severe weather update
A line of showers and storms is going to press across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama between Halloween afternoon and into November 1st. Along the line, showers are a guarantee, storms will be likely, and severe weather will be possible. There is a better chance of seeing severe weather across parts of Texas and Louisiana on Halloween, but into… Read more →
The 2018-2019 Gulf Coast Winter Outlook
The 2018-2019 Winter Outlook for the central sections of the northern Gulf Coast is done. And snow lovers aren’t going to be thrilled. The Preamble I know, I know. Everyone has one of these Winter Outlooks. And they all say something different. Accuweather: Weather Channel: The NOAA Climate Prediction Center: None of them give anything more than a broad brush… Read more →
Video: Getting the first visuals of damage from Michael
Here is a 4 minute look at during the storm & after the storm…. Another longer video during the hurricane… The Category 4 Hurricane is gone, but what is left is heartbreaking… Water tower that was taken down by Hurricane #Michael in Mexico Beach, FL. #FirstAlertWX pic.twitter.com/feQmTt7MQW — Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) October 11, 2018 I have never seen tree damage… Read more →
