Sydney Welch is a meteorologist who joined the NBC10 Boston and NECN's First Alert weather team in October 2023. You can catch her on NBC during the weekend evening newscasts.
She joins us from Lynchburg, Virginia, where she was the Good Morning Virginia meteorologist for three years. During those three years, she earned the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval and her master’s degree in applied meteorology from Mississippi State University. Before that, Sydney got her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Florida State University and began her career in Bristol, Virginia.
Sydney also built strong relations with the Central and Southwest Virginia communities. There, she worked with the Lynchburg Humane Society fostering cats. She also did many school and Girl Scout troop visits to peak young girls' interest in STEM careers.
Sydney is no stranger to snow and snow forecasting — she is from Upstate New York. Her interest in meteorology came at a young age from the many snow and ice storms she witnessed.
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Clouds, rain or a storm? What to expect in the weather across New England Sunday
This cloudy weekend continues Sunday, with rain on the way at least for some of the Greater Boston area. Track the weather with our interactive radar.
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Rainy start of the week, muggy across southern New England
Monday starts wet across Southern New England, with showers around for the morning commute and lingering into the afternoon.
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One day interrupts this gorgeous stretch of weather in New England
Boston’s gorgeous weekend continues Sunday, but rain comes for one day this week. Here’s what to know, with our latest forecast for Mass.
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Storms move through Vermont after tornado warning expires
A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning were issued Monday evening in parts of Vermont. Track interactive weather radar here.
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FIRST ALERT: Strong storms, heavy rain that could cause flooding hit Mass., New England
Widespread rain is moving through southern New England from the morning into the evening, with a few thunderstorms.
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FIRST ALERT: Rainstorm churns through Mass., bringing flood risk in places
A slow-moving storm moved overhead and periods of rain over southern New England are expected through Thursday evening.
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Tracking a midweek storm that could bring rounds of rain to New England
Showers and thunderstorms build midweek, with a soaking rain Wednesday. Some areas could see 2-plus inches and localized flash flooding.
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Another gorgeous day but this week will bring storms and flood threat
Enjoy a sunny Sunday, then get ready for rain Tuesday to Thursday with downpours and a localized flash flood threat. Wettest day may be Wednesday.
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Severe thunderstorms pop in New England after Maine tornado warning
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