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: 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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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?

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

Published November 20, 2020 at 9:16 AM

Radar is vital to any weather forecast.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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.

Tawana Andrew

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

West Nile Virus case confirmed in Clark County mosquito

One in five people infected by West Nile can develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or a rash.

Tawana Andrew

Published September 17, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Help the Clarksville Parks Department name its new baby goat

The Clarksville Parks Department needs your help naming the newest member of the team - a baby goat.

Liz Adelberg and Tawana Andrew

Published September 14, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Behind the Forecast: Why our seasons change

The distance between the sun and planet Earth does not play a role in the change of seasons.

Tawana Andrew

Published September 11, 2020 at 8:03 AM

Behind the Forecast: How the jet stream affects weather and flight times

On average, a jet stream travels at around 110 miles per hour.

Tawana Andrew

Published September 4, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Black jockeys and the Kentucky Derby: A history of race and racism

Black jockeys once dominated the sport of horse racing but now they are few and far between.

Tawana Andrew

Published September 3, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Behind the Forecast: Why 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season is breaking records

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).