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
North Texas gets several inches of snow, single digit temperatures Monday morning
North Texas got a couple rounds of snow Sunday, and now there is forecasted to be single digit temperatures Monday morning, with subzero wind chill values.
Several inches of snow in the forecast for North Texas Sunday night into Monday morning
Snow is in the forecast for North Texas, as the main chance of winter weather is set to hit Sunday night into Monday morning.
Plenty of Heat!
High pressure remains in control this week. Expect triple digits to return!
Summertime Heat!
A ridge of high pressure is in firm control this week, keeping North Texas rain-free and hot. Triple digit temperatures are expected to end the week and start the weekend.
Feeling Like Summer!
High pressure builds in through the week, keeping North Texas hot and rain-free. Temperatures may approach the century mark by the end of the work week.
Drying Out and Heating Up!
More sunshine and less rain is in the forecast for the rest of the holiday weekend. A ridge of high pressure builds in next week, keeping North Texas rain-free.
One More Round!
Another round of showers and storms moves through North Texas starting early Wednesday morning. Heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected for some folks. Lower rain chances to end the week, mean high temperatures will climb a few degrees back to normal. Expect a seasonal end to August and beginning to September, with partly sunny skies each afternoon.
Storms on the Way!
A cold front returns showers and storms to North Texas starting Tuesday morning. Some storms may be strong, with gusty winds. A second disturbance keeps high rain chances in place for Wednesday. High temperatures will struggle to get out of the 80s with the clouds and rain in place. Lower rain chances continue to end the work week, with temperatures climbing back to normal.
Extreme Heat, Then Storms!
A Heat Advisory is in place for Monday, with a heat index as high as 112 degrees. By Tuesday, a front approaches North Texas, returning scattered showers and storms. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds. Unsettled weather continues for a few days, keep rain chances and cooler temperatures in place.
Heat & Storms!
Showers and storms dissipate this evening with the loss of daytime heating. Remnant outflow boundaries will keep small storm chances in place Sunday, especially north and east of DFW. Extreme heat starts the work week, but a front Tuesday returns better storm chances and slightly lower temperatures through the rest of the week.