Ali Turiano
My love for weather started at the age of eleven when my family moved us from New York to Tampa Bay, Florida. Like clockwork, powerful thunderstorms rolled through each afternoon lighting up the sky. Towering clouds and lightning sprawled across the sky like a spiderweb; I was fascinated by it all. Then the blockbuster movie "Twister" came out and solidified my career path in an instant. I wanted to chase tornadoes! My mother of course would not allow that, so I continued my studies in many advanced math and science courses while in high school, to prepare myself for college.
During my senior year, I was fortunate enough to have an internship at WFTS in Tampa. It was there that I combined two passions; weather and being on camera. I knew being a broadcast meteorologist was the right choice. I attended Penn State University, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in meteorology, with a forecasting and communications option. While at Penn State, I participated in the CampusWeather Service and a College of Communications show, called "The Centre County Report." I also had the opportunity to have an apprenticeship at the National Weather Service.
Upon graduation, luckily I got my first job at WENY, in Elmira, New York as the morning meteorologist. During my time in the Finger Lakes, I also had the opportunity to fill in at our sister station WICU in Erie, Pennsylvania. After almost two years of snow, ice, and extreme cold, I was ready for those wild thunderstorms that started my meteorologist dream. After Elmira, News 13 in Orlando called and I jumped at the opportunity of being closer to family and the beach!
While in Orlando, I forecasted everything from sunny skies to floods and hurricanes. Tropical Storm Fay is one storm I will never forget. For a week, Fay beat up on the Sunshine State and dropped over three feet of rain in some areas. Severe weather happens all year round in Central Florida, and the six years I spent in Orlando helped my forecasting skills tremendously!
After six years in Florida, I was eager for a new challenge, and I knew Dallas would be that opportunity. I am thrilled and ready to be a part of the Dallas community. I have had family in Dallas for many years and I've always felt that this great city was like a second home.
In my spare time, fitness and health play a major role in my life. I have recently become a yogi and I love any kind of fitness class that gets the blood pumping. Being of Italian descent, I love to cook and learn about different foods in other cultures. I am also a big sports fan cheering on my Alma Mater the Nittany Lions and America's Team the Dallas Cowboys.
I am truly grateful for this amazing opportunity at Fox4 doing what I love in a place like Dallas. I love hearing from viewers! If you have a weather question or comments please feel free to follow me on Twitter @AliTuriano or on my Facebook page.
The latest from Ali Turiano
Texas weather: 10 tornadoes touched down in North, Central Texas Friday, NWS says
Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service say multiple tornadoes touched down in Friday's severe storms in North and Central Texas.
Dallas Weather: Severe storms possible Sunday night
North Texas could see some severe storms Sunday night into Monday morning, with much of the DFW Metroplex having a slight chance.
Dallas weather: Risk of severe storms Tuesday through Thursday
North Texas has a shot at seeing severe storms Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, but you may not see anything depending on where you live.
Dallas Weather: Freezing rain possible overnight Sunday
Another round of freezing rain could affect some North Texans later this weekend. It's expected to come in Sunday night, into Monday morning, but it isn't expected to be as bad as last week.
Dallas Weather: How cold will it be for Halloween in North Texas?
Just how many layers will you need under your costume on Halloween night? It's going to be a cold one this year, according to the FOX 4 Weather team.
Dallas weather: Rain, potentially strong to severe storms on Wednesday
It has been a while, but rain and cooler weather is finally on the way to North Texas.
Dallas weather: When will it finally feel like fall?
You weren't imagining things, this September was warmer than usual. FOX 4's Ali Turiano takes a look at when it will start feeling like fall.
Dallas weather: 100-degree streak finally comes to an end
An August (not so) cold front will send temperatures tumbling below the 100-degree mark this week. How long of a break we will get before temperatures go right back above 105.
Dallas weather: 26 of 31 days in July had hotter than normal temperatures
There were 18 triple-digit days this July.
Dallas weather: North Texas could see record-high temperatures this week
Records could be broken this week as temperatures climb above 105 degrees.