Vytas Reid

West Palm Beach

Chief Meteorologist at WPEC-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

I am the Chief Meteorologist for WPEC CBS 12 West Palm Beach, FL. I enjoy meeting diverse people and love talking about the weather! PEACE! ☀️

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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above average

3 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Vytas Reid

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above average, with forecasts suggesting 13 to 18 named storms, including 7 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. This could mean a volatile season similar to 2017, with potential for destructive storms and rapid intensification near landfall. Forecasts:Forecasters like Colorado State University, AccuWeather, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) all predict an active season.
Hurricane Lee forecast to re-strengthen early this week.

Sep 10, 2023 | local21news.com | Vytas Reid

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — As of the 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Lee has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph, gusts 140 with a central minimum pressure of 954 mb and is moving to the west-northwest at 8 mph. The NHC says that the intensity of the storm will fluctuate over the next few days, and has re-intensified to a major hurricane.
Hurricane Lee forecast to re-strengthen early this week.

Sep 10, 2023 | fox28media.com | Vytas Reid

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — As of the 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Lee has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 120 mph, gusts 140 with a central minimum pressure of 954 mb and is moving to the west-northwest at 8 mph. The NHC says that the intensity of the storm will fluctuate over the next few days, and has re-intensified to a major hurricane.
Tropical depression likely to form in the central Atlantic

Jun 16, 2023 | cbs12.com | Vytas Reid