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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TIMELINE: Level 1 storm, High Surf Warning on Monday; heavier rain and gusty winds on Christmas Eve
We are at a Level 1 on the Storm Impact Scale for light showers around the Bay Area on Monday. On Tuesday morning, we will be at a Level 2 for heavier rain and gusty winds.
Academy of Sciences says it discovered 138 new species from around the globe this year
Staying Climate Ready can be as simple or as complicated as keeping up with the ecosystems around us. The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is taking us about 138 steps closer--that's the number of new species they've discovered over just this year.
Stanford team creates low-cost 'ORCA' radar system to probe glaciers
It takes some sophisticated technology to peer through our planet's threatened ice sheets. But now researchers from around the world may have an easier way to explore the damage.
TIMELINE: Stronger storm coming to Bay Area Saturday
Saturday will feature a stronger storm with potentially damaging winds area-wide and flood risk in the North Bay. Here's what to expect.
Here's what to expect as rain returns to Bay Area
We will be in and out of the showers all day long with a level 1 light storm for the 49ers game before a stronger storm arrives Saturday with heavy rain and gusty winds.
TIMELINE: Bay Area to get hit with several storms within the next 7 days
Heads up! It's about to be wet outside, again. Several stormy systems are on the way to the Bay Area.
TIMELINE: Here's when dry weather will arrive in Bay Area as atmospheric river continues
Our atmospheric river is finally on the move and now the entire Bay Area will see downpours and gusty winds Friday. Here's what to expect.
TIMELINE: What to expect as atmospheric river impact to become more widespread across Bay Area
Heavy rain and flood risk continue in the North Bay Thursday before our atmospheric river is on the move Friday, bringing rain and wind to the whole region. Here's what to expect.
TIMELINE: North Bay to see significant atmospheric river impacts with high flood risk
Our atmospheric river has arrived in the North Bay with pockets of heavy rain continuing all day as flood risk remains high. Here's what to expect.
TIMELINE: Atmospheric river hits Bay Area Wednesday with heavy rain, flood risks, high winds
An atmospheric river begins to make landfall early Wednesday with heavy rain expected in the North Bay where flood watches are posted. Here's what to expect.