Laurel Blanchard
Laurel Blanchard joined the FOX 35 Storm Team as a meteorologist in July 2024.
Laurel's journey into meteorology began at a young age in her hometown of Abington, Massachusetts, where she shared morning weather reports with her great-grandfather, igniting her lifelong passion for weather. Embracing the unpredictable nature of weather, Laurel fondly adopts the saying, "If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes," a sentiment familiar to New Englanders.
She earned her bachelor of science in meteorology from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and earned minors in mathematics and emergency management. She graduated Cum Laude.
During college, Blanchard served as president of the school's chapter of the American Meteorological Society.
Before moving to Orlando, Laurel worked at WJHL-TV in Johnson City, Tennessee. She covered dozens of severe weather events there. She also taught meteorology classes at Tusculum University's Upward Bound Summer Academy. She also interned at a station in Peoria, Illinois.
Outside the newsroom, Laurel adores her rescue dog, "Honey." She enjoys trying new restaurants and coffee shops, watching movies, crocheting, and local theater. She's eager to explore Orlando and learn more about her new home.
To connect with Laurel or stay updated on her forecasts and activities, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The latest from Laurel Blanchard
NOAA 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
NOAA released its prediction for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1. NOAA is predicting an above-average season.
Orlando weather: Mainly-clear skies with temperatures dropping into the low 70s overnight
Mainly clear skies are on tap with temperatures dropping into the low 70s Friday night in the Central Florida area.
Orlando weather: Central Florida sizzles as heat wave intensifies ahead of weekend
Mostly clear skies continue overnight. Temperatures will stay mild as they dip down into the upper 60s and low 70s for lows.
Mother's Day Forecast: Central Florida faces more storms, flooding threats to start the workweek
Widespread rain continues to move in off the west coat. This will interact with the sea breeze coming off the east coast and spark off some thunderstorms and heavy rain showers this evening.
Orlando Weather: Severe storm threat to bring heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and hail
The FOX 35 Storm Team has issued a series of Impact Days as a strong storm system aims to bring heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and hail throughout Central Florida for Mother's Day weekend.
FOX 35 Weather Impact Day: Chance for widespread showers to conclude the weekend
FOX 35 Weather Impact Day: chance for widespread showers to conclude the weekend
Orlando weather: Cloudy skies with a few scattered showers possible through the night
The skies will remain cloudy with a few scattered showers and stray thunderstorms through the rest of the night across Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Rain chances rising in Florida this weekend as drought and wildfire risks persist
Mainly clear skies will continue through the rest of the evening. Temperatures will slowly cool down in the late evening with clear skies through the overnight.
Orlando weather: Mild and humid conditions overnight; temperatures to heat up Sunday
Passing clouds will stick around for the rest of the evening with mostly clear skies and warm temperatures in Central Florida.
Smiley face in space: When and how to see in Central Florida
This week, the early morning sky will literally be smiling down at you in Central Florida as the planets and the moon align just right to create a celestial smiley face. Here's when and how you can see the space anomaly.