You can watch Brian's forecasts weekday nights on Bay News 9.

For the past two decades Tampa Bay viewers have become familiar with Brian's calm approach to Florida’s active weather.  He's the 'no-hype' meteorologist that has built a reputation on easing fears during some of Floridas biggest Hurricanes such as Irma, Ian, Helene, and Milton.  

Brian enjoys highlighting viewer pictures from around the region that display the awe-inspiring views that make this area special.  When he's not in the weather office Brian will regularly be outside biking the numerous trails or snapping photographs on those scenic views around the Bay. 

Brian was born in Indiana on Lake Tippecanoe and still enjoys going back for summer fun.  At a young age Brian moved with his family south, where he grew up in Spartanburg, SC.  He attended Spartanburg High School where he was the kicker for the state championship football team.  He was lucky enough to be part of one of the best teams to ever go through the school. They never lost a game and played their state championship game in Clemson's Death Valley to cap off a memorable season.

Brian moved to Raleigh, NC to get his meteorology degree from North Carolina State University.  He's a proud graduate of N.C. State University and to this day enjoys going back to visit friends and family in the area.

Brian was a walk-on kicker for the N.C. State football team for a couple years, before concentrating solely on his meteorology career after that.  He worked for the National Weather Service Headquarters in Washington D.C. before deciding to give the TV side of the business a try.  Brian was lucky to intern with a very talented meteorology team at WRAL-TV in Raleigh.  He was then offered a job with WNCN-TV in Raleigh, NC.  After that he went onto work for WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC.  During those mid to late 90s he went through Hurricanes, Bertha, Bonnie, Dennis, Floyd, and Fran.  He saw firsthand the devastation from hurricanes and spent countless hours learning more about tropical meteorology since it had such a major impact on his life.

Brian was hired by WTVM-TV in Columbus, GA where it seemed the hurricanes followed him.  He forecasted Hurricanes, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan that all had major impacts to Florida and Georgia. 

After the super-active 2005 hurricane season Brian was hired at Bay News 9.  Brian has been here in Tampa Bay for tropical storms Alberto, Barry, Fay, Debby, Andrea, Colin, Hermine, Irma, Eta, Isaias, Helene, and Milton.  You won't find a weather team with more tropical experience than here at Bay News 9.

Brian met his wife in the late 90s in North Carolina and they've enjoyed all the cities and experiences along the way, meeting amazing friends in each place. He has a Florida-born son that is his pride and joy.  He spends all his spare time enjoying being a Dad and coaching as many sports as possible. Brian and his family fully embrace the tropical lifestyle, but equally enjoy snow-skiing on top of a 10,000 foot mountain as much as sitting on a beach here in Tampa Bay watching the gentle lapping surf.

Brian puts in numerous hours volunteering at schools educating students about the science of meteorology.  He also gives numerous talks to businesses and civic groups and has helped them navigate the tough science and weather questions. 

He’s been nominated for numerous Associated Press awards in the state of Florida, bringing home first place twice for coverage of severe weather.  He’s also been nominated for multiple Emmy awards and won an Emmy for Best Weathercast of severe weather coverage.  

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