Laurel Blanchard
Laurel Blanchard joined the FOX 35 Storm Team as a meteorologist in July 2024.
Laurel's journey into meteorology began at a young age in her hometown of Abington, Massachusetts, where she shared morning weather reports with her great-grandfather, igniting her lifelong passion for weather. Embracing the unpredictable nature of weather, Laurel fondly adopts the saying, "If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes," a sentiment familiar to New Englanders.
She earned her bachelor of science in meteorology from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and earned minors in mathematics and emergency management. She graduated Cum Laude.
During college, Blanchard served as president of the school's chapter of the American Meteorological Society.
Before moving to Orlando, Laurel worked at WJHL-TV in Johnson City, Tennessee. She covered dozens of severe weather events there. She also taught meteorology classes at Tusculum University's Upward Bound Summer Academy. She also interned at a station in Peoria, Illinois.
Outside the newsroom, Laurel adores her rescue dog, "Honey." She enjoys trying new restaurants and coffee shops, watching movies, crocheting, and local theater. She's eager to explore Orlando and learn more about her new home.
To connect with Laurel or stay updated on her forecasts and activities, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The latest from Laurel Blanchard
Orlando weather: Storm threat moves offshore
A system of showers and thunderstorms has moved mostly out of Central Florida and out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Orlando weather: Cloudy, humid and breezy Saturday night ahead of Storm Impact Day
Saturday night's weather will be mostly-cloudy, humid and breezy ahead of a FOX 35 Storm Impact Day tomorrow.
Orlando weather: Breezy conditions, mild temperatures and partly-cloudy skies continue through evening
Breezy conditions, mild temperatures and partly-cloudy skies will continue through Friday evening and overnight, leading to a hot and humid weekend in Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Warm and mostly dry week ahead with fire weather concerns
Warm and mostly dry week ahead with fire weather concerns.
Orlando weather: Cooler temperatures and clear skies overnight; warm-up on the way
Saturday night's weather will feature cooler temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s with mainly-clear skies. The cooler weather will bleed over into Sunday, with light winds to start the day.
Florida drought outlook and brush fires: What to know, how to prepare
Brush fires continue to break out across Florida due to the dry conditions bringing drought to the area. But what is a drought, and what does it mean for residents?
Orlando weather: Temperatures in the 50s tonight into tomorrow morning, the first day of spring
Tonight will be mainly clear with temperatures falling into the 50s.
Orlando weather: Showers, wind and clouds possible overnight ahead of Sunday's Storm Alert Day
A few sprinkles of showers, breezy winds and clouds are possible going into the evening ahead of the FOX 35 Storm Alert Day on Sunday.
Total Lunar Eclipse, Blood Worm Moon: When to see it, visibility map, Florida weather forecast
Americans will have to stay up late or get up really early this week to see the latest celestial event – a total lunar eclipse. The Sun, Earth, and Blood Moon will align on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Orlando weather: Cloudy skies and mild temperatures, cold front on the way
Tonight's weather will feature partly-cloudy to mostly-cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the upper 50s and 60s. In some areas, a shower or two could be possible.