Drew Tuma
My passion for weather was natural for me. I always had a love for math and science (yes I was in the weather club in high school and yes I am still a huge nerd at heart). I graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. My first on-air experience was in college, PCN-TV, a local cable channel. The experience was great, but I can't help but laugh when looking back at those early days.
I started my career at WHSV TV3 Winchester in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as the Chief Meteorologist. It was here I received the prestigious AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorology seal. Shortly after, I landed a job at WTTG-TV in Washington, D.C. I've covered all different types of weather events while working in the Mid-Atlantic. From Hurricane Sandy coming ashore, to the June 2012 Derecho, to the devastating Tornado Outbreak in 2011 and the numerous crippling East Coast blizzards. I've traded the snow for sunshine (and some fog!) and am excited to call the Bay Area my home!
I feel lucky every day. I turned my hobby into a career so it never feels like I'm working. In my down time, I enjoy cooking, running, spending time with family and traveling. I participated in my first Triathlon last year in Richmond, Virginia. My goal is to complete a full marathon very soon.
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Drew's Stories
Wildfire risk drives 84% spike in California home insurance costs in 5 years, Stanford study finds
A new Stanford study found average home insurance premiums have surged 84% in the past five years, with the biggest impacts in high-risk fire zones. Researchers say more homeowners are being pushed into the state's costly FAIR Plan as insurers pull back coverage.
San Francisco scientists testing water samples to find invisible microplastic particles
Researchers believe the tiny particles in the San Francisco Bay may originate from a variety of sources ranging from car tires to clothing fibers to plastic products. But a key question is their effect on marine life and potentially the broader food chain.
California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination as a new source
From a fast-melting snowpack in the Sierra to over-pumped groundwater in the Central Valley and a drought on the Colorado River, California's water supply is facing enormous pressure. Increasingly, some believe the only real alternative is to draw water from the Pacific Ocean offshore.
Very strong El Nino has formed. Here's how it will impact Bay Area and beyond
A very strong El Nino has formed. According to ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma, when El Nino conditions prevail, the storm track across the United States usually hovers over southern California in the winter. This tends to lead to higher-than-average rainfall across California during the winter months.
TIMELINE: Red Flag Warning issued as Bay Area heats up with high fire danger
The first Red Flag Warning for high fire danger in the Bay Area since November 2024 has been expanded as significantly hotter temperatures arrive Wednesday and intensify Thursday with the hottest weather so far this year. Here's what to expect.
Toxic pollutant from car tires reaching San Francisco Bay, scientists say
A scientific research group here in the Bay Area is generating new evidence about another type of pollution caused not just by cars, but by their tires. It's a chemical known as 6PPD-Q, which is so toxic to some species of fish that it's believed that a single drop in a swimming pool could be fatal.
Plant native to Western Europe invades Novato Baylands restoration project
Viewed from above, the Novato Baylands looks like a colorful quilt of blooming shoreline plants. But on the ground, a sharp set of eyes locked onto one species that stood out -- mainly, because it shouldn't be there. Now, scientists are looking for solutions on how to deal with it while maintaining marshland preservation.
UCSF digitizing ancient Japanese medical prints, the largest collection outside of Japan
UCSF researchers are helping to bring another aspect of ancient Japanese culture to life. ABC7 Eyewitness News got an exclusive look at the technologies they're using to unravel the history of medicine.
Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions
California's snowpack, long considered a natural form of drip irrigation for the state's rivers and waterways, is showing signs of melting faster and earlier than normal. Experts say a recent heat wave and the potential effects of long-term climate change are contributing to the shift.
TIMELINE: Bay Area rain, Sierra snow arrive next week with cold storms
Showers return to the forecast starting on Tuesday next week for the first time in about a month, with colder-than-average highs and possible feet of snow expected in Tahoe.