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Candace Campos promoted to WKMG-TV Chief Meteorologist
Read full article: Candace Campos promoted to WKMG-TV Chief MeteorologistNews 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos has been a familiar face in Central Florida for nearly a decade. Now, Campos will serve our community as Chief Meteorologist for the Pinpoint Weather Team.
Mark McEwen’s retirement advice for News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells
Read full article: Mark McEwen’s retirement advice for News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom SorrellsFormer CBS meteorologist Mark McEwen stops by News 6 for Tom Sorrells' final episode of Talk to Tom. Hear what retirement advice he had for his old friend.
WKMG-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells announces his retirement. Here’s how you can say goodbye
Read full article: WKMG-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells announces his retirement. Here’s how you can say goodbyeAfter more than two decades of providing Central Florida with the latest weather updates, Sorrells announced his upcoming retirement on Thursday evening.
What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explains
Read full article: What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explainsAs the summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, you may be tempted to drop the temperature on your thermostat.
Do you know how meteorologists predict the weather? News 6 explains
Read full article: Do you know how meteorologists predict the weather? News 6 explainsYou often see meteorologists on TV, telling you about the weather and what you can expect during the day ahead, but what you may not know is a lot of high-tech tools go into their forecast.
Florida company searching for great white sharks
Read full article: Florida company searching for great white sharksMost people try to stay away from Great White Sharks, but one Florida company said it is actually hunting for them along our coast. OCEARCH explains why and what it takes to find them in the ocean.
Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winter
Read full article: Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winterWhen the weather drops below 70 degrees Floridians are known for pulling out the boots and scarves. But, alligators, snakes, manatees, and spiders don't have a winter wardrobe, so how do they stay warm? News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells brings you the wild and unsual answers on Talk to Tom.
Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winter
Read full article: Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winterWhen the weather drops below 70 degrees Floridians are known for pulling out the boots and scarves. But, alligators, snakes, manatees, and spiders don't have a winter wardrobe, so how do they stay warm? News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells brings you the wild and unsual answers on Talk to Tom.
☂️An Insider look at a day in the life of Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells
Read full article: ☂️An Insider look at a day in the life of Chief Meteorologist Tom SorrellsEver wondered what it's like to be a Chief Meteorologist? News 6's Tom Sorrells takes us behind the scenes of his day, from checking the latest weather data at home to delivering an exceptional forecast on TV.
What happened to that giant sargassum seaweed blob headed for Florida? It shrunk, scientists say
Read full article: What happened to that giant sargassum seaweed blob headed for Florida? It shrunk, scientists sayThat giant blob of stinky seaweed that was headed to Florida earlier this year has shrunk, and what’s out there is less than scientists have seen in recent years.
Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells gives behind-the-scenes look at Hurricane Idalia coverage
Read full article: Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells gives behind-the-scenes look at Hurricane Idalia coverageTalk to Tom started as a live segment during the 2004 hurricane season — a summer marred by monstrous storms including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne— and gave Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells the opportunity to answer viewers’ weather questions.
Global warming: Climate scientist says Orlando is hotter than it should be
Read full article: Global warming: Climate scientist says Orlando is hotter than it should beWe all feel it when we step outside. It's hot. Now, a climate scientist confirms Central Florida is heating up faster than the rest of the world.
From intern to weather forecaster: News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos talks about path to Orlando
Read full article: From intern to weather forecaster: News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos talks about path to OrlandoIt was her very first day as a summer intern at WKMG and it’s a day Samara Cokinos will never forget.
Terrifying storm inspires 5-year-old to become a meteorologist
Read full article: Terrifying storm inspires 5-year-old to become a meteorologistFamilies across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.
Planes, drones, Buoys: High-tech weather tools
Read full article: Planes, drones, Buoys: High-tech weather toolsYou often see meteorologists on TV, telling you about the weather and what you can expect during the day ahead, but what you may not know is a lot of high-tech tools go into their forecast.
News 6 meteorologist warns people can get struck by lightning inside their home
Read full article: News 6 meteorologist warns people can get struck by lightning inside their homeWhen you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.
🌀 After Hours: News 6 meteorologists answer Insider questions, share stories and advice
Read full article: 🌀 After Hours: News 6 meteorologists answer Insider questions, share stories and adviceOur News 6 Pinpoint Weather Team stuck around after the annual News 6 hurricane special on June 1 for our Insider After Hours livestream.
News 6 meteorologists share what you need to know for 2023 hurricane season
Read full article: News 6 meteorologists share what you need to know for 2023 hurricane seasonOur News 6 weather team hosted News 6′s annual hurricane special to help Central Florida residents prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.
‘Packing a bigger punch:’ Hurricane season sees stronger storms with global warming
Read full article: ‘Packing a bigger punch:’ Hurricane season sees stronger storms with global warmingAs hurricane season approaches, you may be asking, “What effect, if any, does climate change have on future storms?” Well, these weather experts have the answer.
SNOW WAY: Hail covers I-95 in Florida, slowing traffic
Read full article: SNOW WAY: Hail covers I-95 in Florida, slowing trafficTraffic cameras showed a deluge of dent-makers on Interstate 95 in Brevard County as hail rained down in the area Wednesday, bringing traffic to a standstill until the weather weakened somewhat.
News 6 meteorologist warns people can get struck by lightning inside their home
Read full article: News 6 meteorologist warns people can get struck by lightning inside their homeWhen you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.
Light pollution snuffs out the stars, impacts our wellbeing, says conservationist
Read full article: Light pollution snuffs out the stars, impacts our wellbeing, says conservationistUsually, when you think about pollution you think about our air and waterways, but scientists are now focusing on a kind of pollution high up in the sky.
‘Traffic pattern in the sky:’ SpaceX satellite train fascinates Floridians, here’s how to see it
Read full article: ‘Traffic pattern in the sky:’ SpaceX satellite train fascinates Floridians, here’s how to see itFloridians with their eyes on the skies Friday night alerted us and our news partners farther north to a peculiar light formation tracking across the otherwise still stars.
Terrifying storm inspires 5-year-old to become a meteorologist
Read full article: Terrifying storm inspires 5-year-old to become a meteorologistFamilies across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.
‘She is resilient:’ Brevard County Mom talk’s daughter’s recovery after lightning strike
Read full article: ‘She is resilient:’ Brevard County Mom talk’s daughter’s recovery after lightning strikeNearly six months after she was struck by lightning Lori Leer's mom says her daughter is doing much better.
🎤Talk to Tom answers your questions, LIVE!
Read full article: 🎤Talk to Tom answers your questions, LIVE!If you’re a loyal News 6 viewer, you know Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells has been covering Central Florida weather for a long time. Tom said before social media was a thing, a News 6 producer came up with a unique idea to connect Tom with viewers.
Hearing about 100-, 500-, 1,000-year floods in Florida? Here’s what it means
Read full article: Hearing about 100-, 500-, 1,000-year floods in Florida? Here’s what it meansSome state, county and city officials have even called the widespread destruction the result of 100-, 500- and 1,000-year floods. But what does it mean?
Merritt Island girl struck by lightning fights for her life
Read full article: Merritt Island girl struck by lightning fights for her lifeFriday’s lightning bolt on Via Salerno Court in Merritt Island set a palm tree on fire, knocked out A/C and three televisions at one house and sent three girls to the hospital.
Forecasting Change: How global warming, rising sea levels impact future hurricane seasons
Read full article: Forecasting Change: How global warming, rising sea levels impact future hurricane seasonsNews 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells sat down with Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, to kick off the conversation about how the changing climate and the planet’s recent storm streak might impact future hurricane seasons.
🥋A black belt weatherman: Here’s what else you don’t know about Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells
Read full article: 🥋A black belt weatherman: Here’s what else you don’t know about Chief Meteorologist Tom SorrellsTom Sorrells will be heading into his 22nd year pinpointing the weather here in Central Florida. But he’s had an extensive career serving communities as the weatherman in Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina.
OIA experiences wave of canceled, delayed flights due to Florida storms
Read full article: OIA experiences wave of canceled, delayed flights due to Florida stormsSeveral flights flying into Orlando International Airport were canceled or delayed Thursday evening due to Florida storms, according to Southwest Airlines.