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
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.
Orlando weather: Hot and dry weather continues across Central Florida with slight rain chances next week
Central Florida will stay hot and mostly dry through the week, with only a slight chance of rain early next week.
Orlando weather: Easter Sunday ends with mild temperatures, clear skies and gusty winds
It will be a great evening weather-wise to get outside and enjoy the rest of what has been a beautiful Easter Sunday in Central Florida.
Lyrid Meteor Shower: When and how to watch in Central Florida
The Lyrid Meteor Shower has been a spectacle for star gazers during the month of April for the past 2,700 years. This meteor shower will reach its peak at the beginning of next week, and we will be able to see it here in Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Clear skies, temperatures dropping into the mid-70s
Saturday night will be a great time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather in Central Florida, with clear skies around sunset and temperatures in the mid-70s.
Orlando weather: Clear skies on tap with temperatures dropping overnight
Burn bans are currently in place for many counties across Central Florida as well due to the increasing fire weather risk.