Tawana Andrew

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.

Recent Articles by Tawana

Behind the Forecast: Is allergy season getting longer

Longer growing seasons and higher pollen concentrations can and would have a significant impact on those with allergies or asthma.

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Published May 14, 2021 at 9:14 AM

Behind the Forecast: Cicadas: Could cool weather delay their emergence

Adult periodical cicadas are about an inch and a half long, black with red-orange eyes and wing veins.

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Published May 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Behind the Forecast: The Kentucky Derby vs. Kentucky weather

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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Published April 30, 2021 at 9:20 AM

Behind the Forecast: Helping plants recover after a frost

Some plants can still recover after being damaged by a frost or freeze.

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Published April 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Behind the Forecast: How weather influences Spring allergies

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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Published April 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Racing Louisville, two international teams to compete in Women’s Cup in Louisville

The tournament will take place on August 18 and 21.

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Published April 14, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Behind the Forecast: Can we manipulate the weather

Does cloud seeding actually work?

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Published April 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM

Behind the Forecast: How much does a cloud weigh

Clouds are heavier than you may think.

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Published March 19, 2021 at 8:54 AM

Behind the Forecast: Why the National Weather Service is eliminating ‘Advisories’

Right now, the NWS issues Watches, Warnings, Advisories, and Special Weather Statements.

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Published March 12, 2021 at 9:16 AM

Behind the Forecast: Hurricane season starting earlier? Why the change is being considered

The National Hurricane Center will start to issue tropical weather outlooks two weeks early for the 2020 season.

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Published March 5, 2021 at 8:37 AM

Behind the Forecast: New normal? Changes coming to climate calculations

Our climate normals are changing. Here's why.

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Published February 26, 2021 at 8:38 AM

Behind the Forecast: The salty situation wrecking roads

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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Published February 19, 2021 at 9:24 AM

Behind the Forecast: How road salt actually works

Between 2007 and 2016, there were more than 1,235,000 weather-related crashes.

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Published February 12, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Behind the Forecast: Superbolts: 1,000 times brighter than average lightning

Some of our planet's strongest lightning bolts are also the rarest.

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Published February 5, 2021 at 9:15 AM

Behind the Forecast: Albedo: reflecting on reflecting sunlight

The term albedo comes from the Latin word albus, which means white.

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Published January 22, 2021 at 9:20 AM

Behind the Forecast: Hurricane Hunters vs Winter weather

The Hurricane Hunters are busy all year round, not just during the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Published January 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Behind the Forecast: What makes snowflakes unique

We've always heard that snowflakes are unique, but why?

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Published January 8, 2021 at 8:39 AM

Behind the Forecast: Climate change affecting French fries? Say it ain’t so

Potatoes were first cultivated about 10,000 years ago. Now they are cooked and devoured hundreds of different ways.

Tawana Andrew

Published December 18, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Behind the Forecast: Are warmer winters becoming the norm?

Warmer winters can have a negative impact on our economy.

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Published December 11, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Behind the Forecast: 2020 on pace to be one of 3 warmest years on record

The year 2020 has been a wild one, including when we look at the weather.

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Published December 4, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Behind the Forecast: Outwitting the weather when baking

Don't let the weather ruin your sweet treats.

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Published November 24, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Behind the Forecast: It’s raining viruses? Well, kinda

Microbes in the air can help clouds form.

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Published November 20, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Behind the Forecast: Polyester to Pollution - How our clothing affects the climate

In 2000, the fashion industry produced 50 billion new pieces of clothing. A decade later, that number has doubled.

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Published November 20, 2020 at 9:16 AM

Radar is vital to any weather forecast.

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Published November 6, 2020 at 9:26 AM

Behind the Forecast: Urban heat islands - how cities influence their weather

How a city is built can impact temperatures, precipitation, and wind within it.

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Published October 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Behind the Forecast: Preparing to rake your leaves? Not so fast

One alternative to raking leaves is not just better for the environment but may be easier for you.

Tawana Andrew

Published October 23, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Behind the Forecast: How temperatures affect your sleep

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.

Tawana Andrew

Published October 16, 2020 at 9:25 AM

The remnants of Hurricane Delta brings us a weekend rain chance.

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Published October 7, 2020 at 6:59 AM

Behind the Forecast: 2020 Arctic Sea Ice near record low

The declining sea ice in the Arctic has far-reaching consequences.

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Published October 2, 2020 at 9:06 AM

Behind the Forecast: How weather affects Fall colors

Weather plays a role in fall color but only for certain types of trees.

Tawana Andrew

Published September 18, 2020 at 8:11 AM

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