Lauren Kreidler

Fort Myers

Meteorologist at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

⚡️ Meteorologist @winknews ☁️ South Florida born & raised ☀️ TikTok: weatherwithlauren (90k+)

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Marine hazards and rip currents

2 months ago | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week annually. To increase awareness and preparedness, the WINK Weather Authority team will break down severe weather threats daily. Tuesday’s focus is on marine hazards and rip currents. RELATED: Monday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: LightningSouthwest Florida is known for its stretch of beautiful Gulf beaches that attract locals and visitors alike.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Lightning

2 months ago | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

Two lightning strikes seen in Fort Myers. (CREDIT: Isaac Cartagena) The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week each year. This week, the WINK Weather Authority team will break down severe weather threats every day to increase awareness and preparedness. Monday’s focus is on lightning. Florida is known to be the lightning capital of the United States.
Chilly January wraps up; what to expect for February's weather?

2 months ago | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

With January wrapping up, Southwest Florida experienced quite a chilly month. Only two days throughout the entire month reached temperatures of 80 degrees or higher, the fewest since 2016. The average high for January for Fort Myers is 75 degrees. High temperatures for 17 days of the month were below that. The coldest day of the month was Jan. 23, when afternoon highs topped out at a chilly 50 degrees. This broke the lowest high-temperature record for Fort Myers that day.
Could Florida see snow this week?

Jan 19, 2025 | 1029bobfm.com | Lauren Kreidler

socastcmsRssStartLauren KreidlersocastcmsRssEndThe words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week? A potent cold front is sweeping across the United States, moving across Florida on Sunday. While snow is not in the forecast here in Southwest Florida, if you want to experience the possibility of seeing flurries, you may have to take a road trip to North Florida.
Could Florida see snow this week?

Jan 19, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week? A potent cold front is sweeping across the United States, moving across Florida on Sunday. While snow is not in the forecast here in Southwest Florida, if you want to experience the possibility of seeing flurries, you may have to take a road trip to North Florida.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening

Jan 13, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’Peak illumination will be at 5:27pm, just before sunset and it will appear full until Wednesday morning. January’s full moon is also called the Wolf Moon due to packs of wolves that howl during the winter months.The name is derived from Native American culture, according to NASA.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans

Sep 7, 2024 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon. Saturday:Expect a warm day across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching the low to mid 90s by the afternoon. Sun and clouds will be around throughout the day with scattered storms in the forecast this afternoon and evening. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Collier County today with ‘feels-like’ temperatures reaching the triple digits.
Fort Myers experiences the wettest summer on record

Sep 3, 2024 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

If you felt like you needed your umbrella a lot this summer, you are not wrong. Fort Myers just experienced the wettest summer on record since data began in 1902. The city received an impressive 43.87 inches of rain. To put that in perspective, Fort Myers only saw 20.07 inches of rain last year, less than double what was measured this year. Fort Myers wasn’t the only city in Southwest Florida breaking records. Naples had the second rainiest summer on record, measuring 40.24 inches of rain.
The Weather Authority: Scattered storms for your Saturday

Aug 30, 2024 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The Weather Authority is tracking afternoon scattered storms for Saturday this Labor Day weekend. SaturdayThe Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kriedler said “As we kick off Labor Day weekend, we can expect temperatures in the low 90s Saturday afternoon with scattered showers and storms later in the afternoon and evening.”Winds are out of the southeast today which will help storms to develop along the east coast and push their way towards us here in Southwest Florida later in the day.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Preseason preparations

Aug 17, 2024 | 1029bobfm.com | Lauren Kreidler

socastcmsRssStartLauren KreidlersocastcmsRssEndWith less than a month until the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5th to May 11th National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Throughout the week, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will highlight ways to stay prepared for this year’s hurricane season. Monday, Kreidler is focusing on using this time before hurricane season begins to prepare.

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Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

11 Apr 25

RT @SaltyBebeFL: Rising Pink Moon, almost full at 96.5 % North Port right after sunset tonight. 🌖 #welivehere #FLwx #twitternaturecommu…

Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

10 Apr 25

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Matt Van Swol @matt_vanswol

🚨#BREAKING: A Yorkie puppy that has been missing for 5 years after Hurricane Laura in 2020, was reunited with his owner yesterday. The dog walked into a frat-house in Southern Mississippi, 300 miles away from home... the boys called the owner and reunited them. AMAZING!!! https://t.co/WIaBUJGeFS

Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

9 Apr 25

COMFORTABLE start to this Wednesday with this morning's temperatures in the 50s and 60s across Southwest Florida. Highs reaching the low 80s this afternoon with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity! A+ weather day ahead! 😎 https://t.co/NbDbj4Xasf