Andrew Whitmyer
Meteorologist
Andrew is no stranger to Michiana and its famous lake effect snow events and summertime bow echoes. Born and raised on the south side of South Bend, where he spent half of his childhood, Andrew moved to southwest Michigan before attending college at Valparaiso University.
While attending Valpo, Andrew gained forecasting knowledge from assisting weather discussions on chasing storms and tornadoes for the Valparaiso University Storm Intercept Team (VUSIT).
He also worked at WVUR, Valpo's student-run radio station, where he broadcasted the news and weather reports almost daily and covered several severe storms. During his junior year, he served as the news director and was promoted to general manager his senior year.
In addition to working at WVUR, Andrew served as the director and technical director for VUTV, Valpo's student-run TV station. Andrew said his proudest accomplishment at VUTV was directing behind the scenes a 12-hour fundraising event to help raise money for Valparaiso University. This event helped Andrew gain experience on the chroma wall, which prepared him for the live weather coverage after college.
After earning his bachelor's degree in geography, digital media, and broadcast metrology from Valparaiso University in 2016, Andrew and his wife traveled to a place he never thought they would go to, the Dakotas.
From 2016 to 2021, he spent his time at WDAY in Fargo, ND covering the ever-changing and unpredictable weather of the Northern Plains. From several tornadoes to blizzards and cold temperatures, the lowest wind chill Andrew experienced while in North Dakota was -68; and no, that's not a typo. Andrew is no stranger to Michiana and its famous lake effect snow events and summertime bow echoes. Born and raised on the south side of South Bend, where he spent half of his childhood, Andrew moved to southwest Michigan before attending college at Valparaiso University.
When Andrew is not forecasting the weather, he and his wife enjoy cooking together and going on long walks along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Small chance of showers Saturday afternoon and evening. Heat wave breaks Sunday into Monday.
Our greatest chance of showers this weekend will arrive Friday.
Spring arrives Monday with a nice warm-up for the upcoming week!
Wind chills in the teens and 20s Friday followed by a run at near 50 degrees Sunday. “Super soaker” rain moves in Monday.
Small accumulations of snow and ice will lead to very slick travel for parts of Michiana Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Our last chance at sunshine over the next 7 to 10 days will come Sunday morning into the early afternoon hours. Rain moves into the area Monday afternoon with snow chances later in the week.
Mostly cloudy with a flurry chance on Sunday. Skies clear throughout Monday with highs back into the 40s. Our next system to watch moves in Wednesday night through Friday.
Lake effect snow showers are kicking in through the weekend. Some parts of Michiana could see 3+ inches of snow. More could be on the way for Christmas. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Gusts to 40 mph will move back in Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Temperatures will nosedive from 50 late Friday to below-freezing Saturday! Wind chills Saturday night may approach to near zero in spots.
A warm front on Friday will spike temperatures back to the low 50s late day with wind gusts near 40 mph. Another strong cold front arrives Saturday morning and will send temperatures on a free fall.
Light showers Thanksgiving evening will exit in time for Black Friday. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Sunshine and above-freezing temperatures are here through Thanksgiving to help melt away the lake-effect snowfall!
Light rain and snow expected Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential for heavy lake effect snow Wednesday night through Friday.
After a cold start to Saturday we will warm to the mid 60s by the afternoon. Showers arrive after 3 PM Sunday through Monday afternoon.
70′s linger Monday and Tuesday ahead of a cold front. High temperatures fall back below average midweek.
Above-average high temperatures through Wednesday. Next system we are watching heads our way Tuesday evening - Thursday with shower chances and another round of weather whiplash in the temperature department.
Lightning and heavy downpours will be scattered overnight between 2 & 5 AM . One or Two storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size (1.00″).
Highs Monday afternoon will likely stay in the lower to middle 60s with afternoon shower chances. Sunshine returns Tuesday evening along with warmer temperatures.
Outside of a sprinkle, Labor Day will be dry with more peeks of sun. The air will begin to feel less humid Monday - Wednesday. Next chance of rain arrives next weekend.
Summer is not letting up just yet. Upper 80s and lower 90s greet Michiana for the first half of the holiday weekend. A small shower chance arrives Saturday night into Sunday.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued as one round of strong to severe storms moved through Michiana Monday afternoon. A second round of T-storms will move into Michiana Monday evening/night as a cold front comes through.
Increasing clouds with scattered thunderstorms becoming possible through the afternoon and evening. Sunshine will return by Friday afternoon. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
The sunshine continues through the day and into the beginning of Thursday before rain chances return to the forecast. A few Thunderstorms will be possible late Thursday. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
For those wondering what a week of California’s weather is like then this week is for you. Only a degree or two difference from day to day with no rain chance until next weekend.
Off and on T-showers will be the theme as we close out the weekend and begin next week, but NOT a total washout. Lower humidity is just days away!
A first alert weather day has been issued for Wednesday. A heat index above 100° and a few strong thunderstorms will be in the forecast.
Thunderstorms will be around to kick off Monday morning as will the humidity. Heat index in the lower 100's arrives Wednesday ahead of more rain chances.
Very refreshing air will greet Michiana to start off the last week of July. The next rain chance arrives Tuesday night - Thursday.
Picture perfect night to check out the full “Buck” Moon. Small rain chance and humidity increase Friday afternoon. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Rain chances return as we head into Friday morning. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Scattered showers and T-storms will continue through the first half of Wednesday. Additional storm chances arrive Thursday.
A very busy holiday weekend is ahead, and the weather will be almost perfect. A chance for scattered storms today before things warm up by the 4th of July. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Warm and sunny to begin this week, highs back in the 90s by the second half of the week. Rain chances return by the start of our busy 4th of July weekend. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
The sunshine and comfortable temperatures will stick around for Monday. As things start to heat up again our rain chances are still days away. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Showers and T--showers will be scattered across the area after 10 PM Saturday night. Turning pleasant with no rain chances Sunday into Monday. 90s back a return before the July 4th holiday weekend.
We are in our second heatwave of the season as we kick off this week. Expect more of a dry heat with this stretch of 90s. Rain chances will continue to be VERY limited.
We are in our second heatwave of the season as we kick off this week. Expect more of a dry heat with this stretch of 90s. Rain chances will continue to be VERY limited.
A few spotty showers and T-storms will be around Sunday into Monday. First Alert Weather Day Tuesday & Wednesday for heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees.
Our highest chance of rain & thunderstorms this upcoming week arrives on Monday. Temperatures will continue to bounce up and down from the lower to mid-70s over the next several days.
Scattered showers and clouds are expected through 1 AM Sunday night. Trending cooler Monday through Wednesday. The next chance of rain arrives midweek. Watching heat and humidity building back in by late week with severe storms possible.
Heat dome begins to build into Michiana Monday with 80s returning by Tuesday afternoon. Near record highs are possible Wednesday as heat index values approach near 90 degrees. Next chance of rain will have to wait until next Sunday!
Highs this week will remain in the lower 60s. We are watching a warming trend beginning Mother’s Day with 70s and even an 80-degree day returning next week.
Cold front arrives Sunday in Michiana and will bring a BIG temperature drop to the area by Monday. We are watching frost and freeze potential as we head into the last week of April.
Showers return to Michiana on Wednesday. Temperatures begin to rise, nearing 80 by the weekend. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder move in Sunday night and continue into Monday afternoon. More storm chances increase in coverage Tuesday night into Wednesday night. A few storms Wednesday evening may become strong to severe. Trending windy & cooler Thursday.
This upcoming week will feature more clouds than sun with several chances for rain and yes, even a little snow towards the end of the week. Near 70 on the First Alert 10 Day after next weekend!
Temperatures get cold over the weekend with accumulating snow. Click here for the latest details on your First Alert Forecast!
Showers and T-storms will continue to move through Michiana through early Wednesday evening. Off and on light showers will continue overnight through Thursday. Lower 40s to upper 30s by the weekend for daytime highs.
Heavy rain moves into Michiana Friday afternoon through Friday night. Chilly, gloomy, and wet Saturday. Sunshine and highs back to near 60 degrees by Sunday afternoon.
Our temperatures will continue to rise to near 60 degrees by Monday. Two more 60s are on the table for mid-week with additional 60s on the First Alert 10 day. Rain showers arrive late this week with snow mixing in at times.
