Brooks Garner
Meteorologist Brooks Garner has been part of FOX 35's Storm Team since June 2021, leading viewers and the newsroom through Florida's major weather events, including severe weather, tornadoes, heatwaves, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
You can watch Brooks on weekday mornings on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando, 4 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Brooks recently went viral after he was on the air tracking severe weather in Central Florida and a tornado passed over the station – all caught on camera. He's also helped lead hurricane coverage for Hurricane Ian, Idalia, Nicole, Helene, and Milton.
He holds dual seals of approval from the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. His weather coverage has earned him an Edward R. Murrow Award, several Emmy Awards, and an AP Award.
Before Orlando, Brooks worked in Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Columbia, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; and Tampa, Florida.
Other career highlights include flying into Hurricane Sandy with NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters and covering Hurricane Harvey’s destruction across Texas and Louisiana, where his station was eventually destroyed by floodwaters.
When he’s not tracking storms, Brooks enjoys spending time with his wife Erica and their children, exploring the natural wonders of Florida.
The latest from Brooks Garner
Invest 93L may loop back to Florida in rare appearance, raising flash flood risk
A tropical system that caused flash flooding earlier this week may loop back to Florida next week, bringing renewed flood risks.
Invest 93L update: Tropical disturbance to bring heavy rain, storms to Florida
The rain has started on our east coast, but the heaviest is likely to come later this morning and early this afternoon.
The Gulf is warmer than usual. Does this mean more storms?
The Gulf is unusually warm for mid-July, matching record September-level heat. Extra warmth means more moisture, raising flood and storm risks.
Where do tropical storms typically form in the Atlantic? Month-by-month breakdown
As meteorologists, one of the keys to tracking tropical storms is knowing where to look—depending on the time of year. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t behave the same from start to finish. Instead, different regions of the ocean become more (or less) favorable for storm formation as the months go by.
Florida faces rising heat, soaking rains as summer kicks off
Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.
Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
Where are the hurricanes? 2025 season starts off quiet despite stormy outlook
The 2025 hurricane season has had an unusually quiet start, with no storms so far. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner explains why.
Florida’s lightning is louder, stronger and more dangerous this week: Here's why
Earlier this week, several homes across Central Florida were damaged or destroyed by lightning-sparked fires. Here's what we know about Florida’s lightning and why it's louder, stronger and more dangerous this week.
Could Saharan Dust be trapping Florida's humidity, making it worse?
Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?
Central Florida's drought improves, but lingering risks remain
In early May, much of Central Florida was gripped by a severe to extreme drought. Although the drought conditions are slowly improving, lingering risks remain in the area.