Tawana Andrew
Meteorologist
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Weather is a passion for Tawana Andrew. She dreamed of being a meteorologist since she was six years old. Tawana is excited to bring her love of meteorology and her dedication to keeping viewers informed to the WAVE 3 News Storm Tracking Team.
Before joining WAVE 3 News in October 2016, Tawana was the morning meteorologist at WABG-TV, then the co-anchor of The Delta News Morning in Greenville, Mississippi.
Tawana is a proud Florida State University graduate. She is also a Mississippi Association of Public Broadcasters Award winner.
Tawana is originally from St. John's, Antigua. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, and watching sci-fi movies.
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Particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
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Summer heat and humidity can take a toll on our bodies.
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In 2020, 17 people were struck and killed by lightning in the United States.
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Listen to Science Behind the Forecast with Meteorologist Tawana Andrew every Friday on 89.3 WFPL at 7:45 a.m.
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If a meteorologist says there’s a 30% chance of rain what does that actually mean?
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While heat lightning is a common topic during the summer, it does not actually exist.
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Clouds can sometimes actually increase the amount of UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface
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Longer growing seasons and higher pollen concentrations can and would have a significant impact on those with allergies or asthma.
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Adult periodical cicadas are about an inch and a half long, black with red-orange eyes and wing veins.
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It is horse-racing time and weather can place a pivotal role in the races themselves and even the revelry around the races.
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Some plants can still recover after being damaged by a frost or freeze.
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Louisville was number 21 on the list of Most Challenging Places to Live With Allergies in the Spring and number 20 in the Fall for 2021.
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The tournament will take place on August 18 and 21.
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Right now, the NWS issues Watches, Warnings, Advisories, and Special Weather Statements.
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The National Hurricane Center will start to issue tropical weather outlooks two weeks early for the 2020 season.
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Our climate normals are changing. Here's why.
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Is the salt used to keep our roads safe in the winter damaging them? Meteorologist Tawana Andrew has the answer in this week's Science Behind the Forecast.
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Between 2007 and 2016, there were more than 1,235,000 weather-related crashes.
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Some of our planet's strongest lightning bolts are also the rarest.
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The term albedo comes from the Latin word albus, which means white.
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The Hurricane Hunters are busy all year round, not just during the Atlantic hurricane season.
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We've always heard that snowflakes are unique, but why?
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Potatoes were first cultivated about 10,000 years ago. Now they are cooked and devoured hundreds of different ways.
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Warmer winters can have a negative impact on our economy.
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The year 2020 has been a wild one, including when we look at the weather.
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Don't let the weather ruin your sweet treats.
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In 2000, the fashion industry produced 50 billion new pieces of clothing. A decade later, that number has doubled.
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How a city is built can impact temperatures, precipitation, and wind within it.
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One alternative to raking leaves is not just better for the environment but may be easier for you.
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It’s not just temperatures; the lack of sunlight as the days get shorter during the winter months can also impact our sleep at night.
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The declining sea ice in the Arctic has far-reaching consequences.
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Weather plays a role in fall color but only for certain types of trees.
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One in five people infected by West Nile can develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or a rash.
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The Clarksville Parks Department needs your help naming the newest member of the team - a baby goat.
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The distance between the sun and planet Earth does not play a role in the change of seasons.
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On average, a jet stream travels at around 110 miles per hour.
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Black jockeys once dominated the sport of horse racing but now they are few and far between.
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Before August 1, 2020, nine named storms had formed in the Atlantic Basin, the most since 1966, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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The magnetic field protecting the Earth has a dent that's now starting to split in two.
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Cities, plants, and even the soil can influence the weather in a region.
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It's crucial to know the signs of overheating in pets. Learn what to look out for.
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Plants are responsible for a significant amount of moisture in our atmosphere.
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As temperatures rise this summer it's important to keep our four-legged friends cool and comfortable.
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La Nina the periodic cooling of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.