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
Central Florida faces first 'extreme drought' declaration in 8 years: officials
Central Florida is now experiencing its worst drought in eight years, with the U.S. Drought Monitor upgrading several counties – including parts of Lake, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, and all of Seminole – to "Extreme" or "Severe" drought levels, while even previously unaffected Brevard County is now classified as drought-impacted.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Orlando weather: 90-degree temps on Tuesday, storms possible for Central Florida
Prepare for another hot day ahead with temperatures climbing to 90 degrees across Central Florida. Thunderstorms are possible around dinnertime and may drop over an inch of rain for some communities.
Orlando Weather: Slightly cooler, dry conditions expected across Central Florida before weekend rain
A cold front will move through on Wednesday, bringing a significant drop in humidity.
Orlando weather: Mostly dry week ahead with temps in the 80s across Central Florida
Expect a warm day with southerly winds and temperatures reaching the mid-80s across Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Temperatures drop into the upper-30s to mid-40s overnight Friday
Temperatures will cool down into the upper 30s and mid 40s across Central Florida tonight with mainly clear skies.
Orlando weather: Gusty winds continue overnight with cooler Friday ahead
Despite warming temperatures on the first day of springs, winter will get its last laugh tonight and Friday.
Severe weather threat this weekend in Florida: Timeline, Orlando forecast, impacts
There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat extends into north and central Florida.
Orlando weather: Gulf system brings bouts of rainfall to Florida through Tuesday
Expect cloudy skies with off and on rain throughout the evening for all of Central Florida. There may be some mist and drizzle lingering into the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Orlando weather: Partly cloudy, cool night with weekend warming on the way
Partly cloudy skies on tap for the rest of the evening and overnight. Winds will also start to calm down a little later on as well.