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
These Bay Area cities will see hottest day of the year so far Friday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of the Bay Area on Friday, which will be the hottest day so far this year in some cities with inland highs reaching over 100 degrees. Here's what to expect.
New gear could help save California's crab season while keeping whales safe
Unlike the floating vertical trap lines that can sometimes entangle migrating whales, the pop-up buoys sit on the ocean floor with the crab traps.
TIMELINE: Here's where snow fell Friday in the Bay Area
Some of the highest peaks of the Bay Area got snow Friday morning and Lake County up north could receive up to five inches!
TIMELINE: Rain and wind are back with Level 2 storm as wet pattern begins
A moderate level 2 storm arrives, bringing rain and wind to the Bay Area as well as a major winter storm for the Sierra. Here's when it will be the strongest.
Bay Area students helping to restore threatened steelhead
In a quiet stretch of Adobe Creek, a group of budding biologists are about to take stock of a species they're helping to save.
Bioengineers turning plants into building material for Oakland housing development and beyond
Some innovative bioengineers meeting at the California College of the Arts are showing us technologies that can turn something you might normally find on your dinner table into a building material.
TIMELINE: Atmospheric river causing flooding across Bay Area with heavy rain, strong winds
A strong level 3 storm and atmospheric river is causing flooding, damage and mudslides as heavy rain and strong winds batter the Bay Area. Here's what to expect.
TIMELINE: Heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf to bring flood and damage concerns Thursday
We are preparing for a strong level 3 storm on Thursday with a Flood Watch and High Winds Watch in effect all day. Here's what to expect.
Fly nonstop from Oakland to Mexico!
It's the perfect time to escape the cold weather and head to Mexico, and it's never been easier -- OAK offers several new daily flights!
Meet Stanford students using drones and artificial intelligence to track sharks: Here's how it works
A team of college researchers from Stanford shows us how they're trying to better understand the behavior of sharks and other marine creatures using AI drones.