Brad Nitz

Atlanta

Chief Meteorologist at WSB-TV (Atlanta, GA)

Chief Meteorologist, WSB-TV Atlanta.

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Tornado survivor urges Georgians to remain weather aware this severe weather season

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — As clean-up is underway in Paulding County following this past weekend’s storm, a tornado survivor from Coweta County is urging everyone to be weather aware this severe weather season. An EF-4 tornado destroyed Elizabeth Graves' Newnan home in 2021. Now, anytime there’s the threat of severe weather, Graves is on alert, and she says you should be too. “The PTSD is real,” Graves said.
Tornado survivor urges Georgians to remain weather aware this severe weather season

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brad Nitz

As clean-up is underway in Paulding County following this past weekend’s storm, a tornado survivor from Coweta County is urging everyone to be weather aware this severe weather season. An EF-4 tornado destroyed Elizabeth Graves' Newnan home in 2021. Now, anytime there’s the threat of severe weather, Graves is on alert, and she says you should be too. “The PTSD is real,” Graves said.
Stay safe: Severe storms, tornado risk moving in this weekend

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

During the day Saturday, there is a significant tornado risk well to our west in Mississippi and Alabama. The risk will go up for us late Saturday and into the night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The storms move into west Georgia through the evening. The tornado risk increases and will be significant across metro Atlanta and north Georgia in the overnight hours through early Sunday, with the potential of EF-2 or stronger tornadoes.
Significant severe weather threat is ahead this weekend

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

There is the potential for a few isolated strong storms into northwest Georgia by Saturday morning, and there could be damaging wind gusts. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Much of the day is dry Saturday, but by late evening through Sunday morning, there is a significant severe weather threat for us. Severe storms are likely, with damaging winds, large hail and the potential for some strong tornadoes.
Significant severe weather threat is ahead this weekend

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brad Nitz

There is the potential for a few isolated strong storms into northwest Georgia by Saturday morning, and there could be damaging wind gusts. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Much of the day is dry Saturday, but by late evening through Sunday morning, there is a significant severe weather threat for us. Severe storms are likely, with damaging winds, large hail and the potential for some strong tornadoes.
Potential for strong tornadoes, damaging winds this weekend

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

ATLANTA — We’ll have some unsettled weather for Thursday, but the main risk for strong and severe storms comes in this weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]An isolated strong storm is possible in northwest Georgia on Saturday morning, but the larger threat for severe storms is coming in late Saturday and Saturday night.
Potential for strong tornadoes, damaging winds this weekend

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brad Nitz

We’ll have some unsettled weather for Thursday, but the main risk for strong and severe storms comes in this weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]An isolated strong storm is possible in northwest Georgia on Saturday morning, but the larger threat for severe storms is coming in late Saturday and Saturday night.
Brad’s Coat Drive: Drop off coats at these 20 locations and help those in need

Dec 10, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

WSB-TV Channel 2, announces the return of Brad’s Coat Drive, a community-wide effort to collect gently used rain and winter coats for north Georgians in need from Dec. 16, 2024, to Jan. 10, 2025. “Winter weather in North Georgia can be tough,” said Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz. “That is why this year’s coat drive is more important than ever.
‘Brad’s Coat Drive’ looks to provide coats to those in need this winter

Dec 21, 2023 | wsbtv.com | Berndt Petersen |Brad Nitz

ATLANTA — The poverty rate in Georgia is 13%. That is higher than the national rate of 11.5% and it can make getting necessities like food, water, and a dry warm coat even harder. And that is why we are working with several local non-profits to collect new and gently used coats as part of “Brad’s Coat Drive.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2′s Berndt Petersen was live at Chris 180, one of the organizations these coats will go to.
Lasers could someday prevent lightning strikes at airports, stadiums

Apr 28, 2023 | wsbtv.com | Brad Nitz

ATLANTA — Lightning poses a risk to our lives and our homes, especially here in Georgia. But lasers could someday help protect us. Georgia is one of the states with the most lightning-related deaths. There have been 16 between 2006 and 2021, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the first time, researchers have successfully used a laser to guide lightning at a telecommunications tower. They hope someday they can use lasers to save lives.