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
Orlando weather: Summer temperatures, heat and humidity continue through the weekend
Summer will be on full blast with both the heat and humidity through the end of the weekend. The hottest day is expected on Sunday, with temperatures in the mid-90s.
Orlando weather: Summer on the way as hot, humid and breezy conditions continue
The warm, breezy and muggy conditions will continue through the rest of the evening. Temperatures will stay mild through the overnight but then dip into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Orlando weather: Warm and breezy conditions through evening; mild temperatures overnight
Central Florida will experience warm and breezy conditions through the rest of the evening, and temperatures will remain mild through overnight.
Orlando weather: Storm threat moves offshore
A system of showers and thunderstorms has moved mostly out of Central Florida and out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Orlando weather: Cloudy, humid and breezy Saturday night ahead of Storm Impact Day
Saturday night's weather will be mostly-cloudy, humid and breezy ahead of a FOX 35 Storm Impact Day tomorrow.
Orlando weather: Breezy conditions, mild temperatures and partly-cloudy skies continue through evening
Breezy conditions, mild temperatures and partly-cloudy skies will continue through Friday evening and overnight, leading to a hot and humid weekend in Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Warm and mostly dry week ahead with fire weather concerns
Warm and mostly dry week ahead with fire weather concerns.
Orlando weather: Cooler temperatures and clear skies overnight; warm-up on the way
Saturday night's weather will feature cooler temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s with mainly-clear skies. The cooler weather will bleed over into Sunday, with light winds to start the day.
Florida drought outlook and brush fires: What to know, how to prepare
Brush fires continue to break out across Florida due to the dry conditions bringing drought to the area. But what is a drought, and what does it mean for residents?