Brooks Garner
Meteorologist Brooks Garner has been part of FOX 35's Storm Team since June 2021, leading viewers and the newsroom through Florida's major weather events, including severe weather, tornadoes, heatwaves, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
You can watch Brooks on weekday mornings on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando, 4 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Brooks recently went viral after he was on the air tracking severe weather in Central Florida and a tornado passed over the station – all caught on camera. He's also helped lead hurricane coverage for Hurricane Ian, Idalia, Nicole, Helene, and Milton.
He holds dual seals of approval from the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. His weather coverage has earned him an Edward R. Murrow Award, several Emmy Awards, and an AP Award.
Before Orlando, Brooks worked in Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Columbia, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; and Tampa, Florida.
Other career highlights include flying into Hurricane Sandy with NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters and covering Hurricane Harvey’s destruction across Texas and Louisiana, where his station was eventually destroyed by floodwaters.
When he’s not tracking storms, Brooks enjoys spending time with his wife Erica and their children, exploring the natural wonders of Florida.
The latest from Brooks Garner
One year later: Tornado hits FOX 35 TV Studio, destroys homes in Longwood
On March 10, 2025, a tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida, and trekked nearly two miles in roughly five minutes. Homes were damaged, a few vehicles were overturned, and numerous trees, branches, and power lines were toppled.
Florida drought is now the worst since May 2001: What we know
Florida has slipped deeper into drought. The statewide drought index has now climbed to 358 out of 500, the worst level we have seen since May 2001.
Orlando weather: Breezy evening storms fade before warm, sunny weekend in Central Florida
A mix of clouds and sunshine with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s inland, upper 70s at the Atlantic Coast.
Orlando weather: Warm, breezy pattern continues with above average low temperatures this week
Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight with mild temperatures dropping into the low 60s.
Orlando weather: Near-record heat Saturday before sharp cooldown early next week
The heat will stick around this weekend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, but some cold weather is on the way.
Orlando weather: Mostly clear night, then warming trend before another cold snap
Temperatures will be in the 80s for the next three days, with record highs on Saturday.
Orlando weather: Near-record heat this week
Central Florida is in for another dry stretch with above average temperatures over the next several days.
Don't ignore the light: Tire pressure tips for near-record cold weather
Have you checked your tire pressure today? Chances are your car's tire pressure decreased due to the cold front stretching through Central Florida this week.
Winter storm: How Orlando airport is preparing for flight delays, cancellations, stranded passengers
Though Central Florida isn't in the direct path of a winter storm expected this weekend, Orlando International Airport is setting up some precautions for travelers.
Orlando weather: Warm temps this week before another cool down
Partly cloudy skies are expected this evening and tonight.