John Dillard Burchfield
Broadcast Meteorologist at WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH)
Broadcast Meteorologist At WTOL 11 | Lifelong Toledoan | Sylvania Southview & Cornell University | Marathon Runner
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6 days ago |
wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield
TOLEDO, Ohio — April started off with heavy rainfall, and May has followed suit with over two inches of precipitation in the first week of the new month. How does this May stack up to previous years, and what about spring as a whole? Meteorologist John Burchfield breaks down the data in this week's Climate Friday Newsletter. If the saying "April showers bring May flowers" holds any truth, this month should bring beautiful flowers to the region.
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1 week ago |
wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield
TOLEDO, Ohio — April is known for its unpredictable swings between warm and cold and wet and dry. From a soggy start to the month to a much quieter finish, this April showcased the larger trends in climate variability and the effects of climate change on our seasonal patterns. Meteorologist John Burchfield recaps the month of April in this week’s Climate Friday Newsletter. April 2025 got off to a very damp start.
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2 weeks ago |
wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield
TOLEDO, Ohio — If you’ve noticed your allergy symptoms kicking in earlier and lasting longer than they used to, you’re not alone. Allergy season is getting longer, and climate change is a big reason why. In this week's edition of the Climate Friday Newsletter, Meteorologist John Burchfield explains how the allergy season is shifting and what these changes mean for you. Over the past decade, Toledo’s spring temperatures have been rising steadily.
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2 months ago |
wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield
TOLEDO, Ohio — This week, a significant Arctic blast enveloped the United States, bringing record-breaking cold temperatures to much of the nation. From the Midwest to the Deep South, millions have experienced some of the coldest temperatures in decades. In this week's Climate Friday Newsletter, Meteorologist John Burchfield breaks down the numbers behind the cold snap both locally and across the country.
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Feb 7, 2025 |
wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield
TOLEDO, Ohio — Wintry weather has impacted the region this week, delivering a combination of ice, snow and rain to the Midwest. After an icy Thursday morning, more winter precipitation is expected this weekend. A Weather Impact ALERT DAY storm system will bring a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain to northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. This messy mix of winter precipitation often impacts the region during late winter and early spring.
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Today was officially our first 90° day of July! It's been over a month since we hit 90°. Humidity didn't feel too bad. What'd you think? https://t.co/U1oVb5CwvA
RT @kayleebowerstv: The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 4 risk for parts of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Us in NW OH a…
Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move in late tonight through daybreak Monday! Severe weather is NOT expected, as the atmosphere is still pretty stable from the previous rounds of rain earlier. Hour-by-hour timing coming up at 10 and 11! https://t.co/uIQC3Ai2mL