Since distinguishing herself while reporting live during the historic 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, meteorologist Stephanie Abrams continues to cover significant storms firsthand for The Weather Channel.   

A well-recognized face in the mornings on The Weather Channel, she co-hosts with Al Roker on Wake Up With Al weekday mornings from 6 - 7 a.m. ET.  The lively morning show mixes the day's forecast along with top news stories and celebrity interviews. She also joins Mike Bettes on Your Weather Today from 7- 10 a.m. ET. 

Her latest show, Weather Proof debuted January 2010 and guides viewers through a collection of elaborate tests that fabricate severe weather scenarios to demonstrate how weather impacts real-life situations with meaningful findings and life-saving tips. This breakthrough series is the first program of its kind that experiments with the power of nature and how it affects people and property.

Previously, Abrams was a morning meteorologist at WTXL-TV in Tallahassee, FL. A native of Wellington, FL (near West Palm Beach), she graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. She also earned a bachelor's degree in geography from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, where she graduated with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, she has acquired a minor in mathematics.

Abrams is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorology Society. She holds the AMS seal of approval and was president of the North Florida chapter of the AMS from 2002-2003. 

Stephanie Abrams Facts

My Hometown

Wellington, FL

Education

B.S. in Meteorology, Florida State University
B.S. in Geography and Minor in Mathematics, University of Florida

Interests & Hobbies

College football, traveling, playing tennis, reading and learning. As for my music interests, I love all types of music. I'm not really into one genre, but like a little of each (it's like musical tapas). There's Rob Thomas (and/or Matchbox 20), Regina Spektor, Gavin Degraw, Celiene Dion, Billy Joel and Elton John. There's also anything from the Beatles to Barry Manilow to the Carpenters and the 80's (so fun!) Then there's the country side of things... who doesn't love "Broken Road" by Rascall Flatts and "You'll think of me," by Keith Urban? I also love to shake it to a little "Boom, Boom, Pow" but the Black Eyed Peas and love, love anything by Justin Timberlake (including his skits on SNL). There's also theater, I just recently saw "Jersey Boys" and I thought it was fantastic and I got a taste of "Rock of Ages" on the TODAY show one morning and it was great!

Why did you choose Meteorology?

I grew up in South Florida. Hurricane Andrew left a lasting impression on me. On that day, I became interested in knowing how hurricanes formed. Seeing the destruction the storm caused has stayed with me since I was young. When I got to the University of Florida, I took a Meteorology class and loved it. It was the only subject that had me excited and wanting more. It was challenging, interesting and constantly changing. After one semester, I was hooked on the science!

Awards & Accreditations

Graduated with honors from University of Florida
Graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University Phi Beta Kappa
2006 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Florida
Commencement Speaker, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences