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 News Storm Tracking Team.
Before joining WAVE 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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Once wind speeds reach 74 mph, a tropical storm officially becomes a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
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Hot weather can significantly increase the grass pollen counts in your area.
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The crash was reported at 7:11 a.m. at the 11.8 mile marker just west of I-64 near the Watterson Expressway.
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Keep a close eye on the forecast from the WAVE Weather team for the Great Balloon Race and other Kentucky Derby Festival events leading up to Oaks and Derby Day.
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We’ve seen everything from sleet falling to 82° and sunshine for Thunder.
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Several billion tonnes of dust from deserts are thrown into the atmosphere each year.
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Can the temperature outside affect how well our brains work?
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Black ice can make travel incredibly dangerous.
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Clippers are a typical part of Winter weather in the Ohio Valley
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From turkey to cranberries, the weather can impact what ends up on your Thanksgiving Day plate.
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Bomb cyclones have been a big topic of conversation recently, but what makes them so special?
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Sometimes the sky may look more vibrant in the Fall than in Summer.
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Everything from sunlight to high humidity to dry air can be potential migraine triggers.
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The hydrological cycle, or water cycle, is responsible for water’s movement from the atmosphere to the Earth’s surface and even underground.
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Temperature and humidity can play a role in blood pressure fluctuations.
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The typical assumption is that more weight is lost when we’re hot due to sweat.
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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.