Michael White
Mobile,AL
Summary
I'm good with forecasting weather, weather safety, public speaking, and writing. I've done morning weather for 15 years and also consulted companies on weather. Warning outdoor crews about lightning and high wind and when crews can resume working.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Meteorologist
WALA-TV
12.2009 - 07.2024
- Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
- Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- Operated computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, including WSI Max and Wirecast.
- Anchored live weather segments during severe weather situations, including Tornadoes and Hurricanes.
- Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events using WSI Max.
- Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.
- Utilized cutting-edge graphics to provide enjoyable and easy-to-understand forecasts for viewers.
Weekend Meteorologist
WRDW-TV
09.2007 - 11.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2004
Skills
- Weather Forecasting
- Weather Safety
- Public Speaking
- Broadcasting
- Social Media
- Well known in the community
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Strong analytical skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Breaking News Coverage
- Green Screen Proficiency
- Severe Weather Forecasting
- Weather Model Interpretation
- Weather Data Analysis
Timeline
Morning Meteorologist
WALA-TV
12.2009 - 07.2024
Weekend Meteorologist
WRDW-TV
09.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
The University Of Alabama