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Lisa Meadows

Lisa has been fascinated by the weather all her life. She grew up watching Midwest thunderstorms in her hometown in northwest Indiana. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a minor in mathematics from Valparaiso University. She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, and has the American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation, as well as a NWA Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.

While at Valparaiso, she was the founding Chief Meteorologist for their college TV station VUTV, President of the Northwest Indiana American Meteorological Society/National Weather Association, and active member of the Valparaiso University Storm Intercept Team (VUSIT). Part of her involvement with the storm chase team included a 10-day convective field study in which she chased storms across the plains traveling 5,626 miles through seven states seeing her first tornado!

Before making it back to the Midwest, Lisa previously worked for CBS affiliates in Sacramento, West Texas and Central Illinois.

She obtained a master's degree in strategic communications from the University of Minnesota with her capstone project focusing on communicating climate change.

She is a Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer with Northstar Search & Rescue with her K9 named Thunder.

Heat advisory Tuesday in the Twin Cities, stormy Wednesday ahead

A heat advisory is in effect through 9 p.m. for the Twin Cities. Highs will be in the low 90, but the heat index is around 100 degrees.

Jun 30

Storms passing through parts of Minnesota late Monday; hot Tuesday on tap

Storms are passing through northwest and northern Minnesota late Monday ahead of a hot Tuesday in store for the state.

Jun 29

Climate Change, Global Warming, Global Boiling from the Climate Crisis and the Catastrophic Heatwave, the Sun, and the Burning Heatwave Hot Sun

Storms roll into Twin Cities Sunday ahead of heat wave

More storms will develop Sunday evening in the Twin Cities as dangerous heat approaches.

Jun 28

DNR: Check for invasive species before buying, selling used water equipment

Invasive species like zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil are at a much higher risk of spreading this time of year from used boating equipment.

Jun 24

Metro to dry out Wednesday ahead of comfortable end to workweek

After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.

Jun 24

mid intermittent rain showers, hikers bundled up in cold weather clothing explore the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

More storm chances Tuesday, Wednesday in the Twin Cities

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the Twin Cities as a cold front moves through.

Jun 23

Beautiful Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

#Top10WxDay Monday in Twin Cities, storms return Tuesday

Monday is a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities, featuring a mix of sun and clouds and highs around 80 degrees.

Jun 22

Scattered showers return Tuesday night in the Twin Cities

Badly needed rain will return to the metro and southwestern Minnesota late Tuesday night, lingering into Wednesday.

Jun 16

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency voted to grant a noise variance to the Minnesota Orchestra for its planned outdoor amphitheater in Brooklyn Park. -- Brooklyn Park, Mn., Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1999--The proposed site for the Minnesota Orchestra √îs ou

A strong El Niño could deepen drought conditions in Minnesota

A super El Niño could be in the forecast for the upcoming months. So what does that mean for Minnesota weather?

Jun 15

Hot, humid Tuesday before possibly severe storms arrive in Twin Cities

Tuesday will be hot and humid in the Twin Cities, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.

Jun 9

Humid Monday night in Twin Cities; Air quality alert Tuesday

Humid conditions in the Twin Cities on Monday night will be followed by an air quality alert, which will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.