John Dillard Burchfield

Toledo

Broadcast Meteorologist at WTOL-TV (Toledo, OH)

Broadcast Meteorologist At WTOL 11 | Lifelong Toledoan | Sylvania Southview & Cornell University | Marathon Runner

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A rainy and cold May: Breaking down the data | Climate Friday

1 week ago | wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield

TOLEDO, Ohio — While Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer, this week felt more like a continuation of spring. Following an abnormally cool, cloudy, damp third week of May, this week brought a minor uptick in temperatures and more frequent breaks from the rain. Still, many across Ohio and Michigan are wondering when summer conditions will arrive for good.
May has been unseasonably cold and rainy. Here's the data on temperature and precipitation this month | Climate Friday

2 weeks ago | wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield

TOLEDO, Ohio — The past week has felt more like March than May, dosing out frequent rainfall and chilly temperatures. While wet weather is nothing new for this time of year, this spring has delivered more than its fair share of raindrops. How much rain has fallen this season and when will the faucet turn off? Also- how do these unseasonably chilly temperatures compare to normal? Meteorologist John Burchfield has the answers in this week's Climate Friday Newsletter.
Toledo braces for severe weather; how you can protect property from hail damage

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield

TOLEDO, Ohio — Severe weather is expected to hit parts of the Toledo Metro Thursday night into early Friday morning. Ahead of the storms, the WTOL 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert Day, as threats of 70 mph winds, hail and possible tornado risks will move into the area around 10 p.m. The overall severe weather risk is at a Level 3 out of 5, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Early May brings heavy rain after fairly dry April | Climate Friday

4 weeks 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.
April recap: Warm or cool? Damp or dry? | Climate Friday

1 month 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.
How are increasing temps impacting the allergy season?

1 month 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.
After a week of bitter cold, when will we thaw out? | Climate Friday

Feb 21, 2025 | 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.
What's the difference between snow, sleet and freezing rain?

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.
Weather Impact ALERT DAY Saturday for snow, sleet and ice chances

Feb 6, 2025 | wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield

TOLEDO, Ohio — After an icy Thursday morning, the WTOL 11 Weather team is already preparing for the next winter storm system that will impact road conditions this weekend. While this second storm will bear some similarities, it will also pose different risks to travel. Meteorologist John Burchfield breaks down when the winter storm will arrive, how it will impact your weekend plans and what you need to do to prepare.
ALERT DAY for extreme heat and humidity on Tuesday | WTOL 11 Weather

Aug 24, 2024 | wtol.com | John Dillard Burchfield

TOLEDO, Ohio — The WTOL 11 weather team has issued an Alert Day for Tuesday as extreme heat and humidity are expected to impact the region. Tuesday will bring the hottest temperatures since June and rising humidity will contribute to triple-digit heat indices. In this article, Meteorologist John Burchfield breaks down when the worst of the heat will arrive, how it may impact you and your family, and what you need to do to prepare.