Elyse Smith
Growing up in the Chicagoland area, Elyse's interest in weather was sparked by a tornado siren that was next to her backyard at her childhood home. Her curiosity for the weather never ceased, eventually leading her to Valparaiso University in Northwest Indiana from which she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology with minors in Mathematics & Theatre in 2017. While attending Valpo, Elyse gained experience through her internships with James Spann and Tom Skilling, and served as the Social Chair, Vice President, and President of the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the AMS/NWA. After graduation, she stayed involved with both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and National Weather Association (NWA), volunteering on several boards and even presenting at national conferences. Elyse is currently serving as the Program Chair of the AMS Early Career Leadership Academy, from which she is a graduate of as well.
And when she's is not at the office or out in the stormy weather, Elyse enjoys yoga, reading a great book, and attempting new recipes. Her favorite sport is football, but don't blame her if her NFL team loyalties lie outside of Texas. And as an avid cruiser, she's ready to plan a vacation from Galveston! Elyse is looking forward to exploring Houston and discovering what this part of the world has to offer.
Elyse's Stories
Sunday will be another scorcher with a stray shower or storm possible
Houston hit 103° Saturday, and we'll see similar temperatures today. There is a chance for a stray shower or storm this afternoon.
A few tropical waves to watch in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Basin is waking up, with 3 areas of potential development the NHC is monitoring.
How hot summer days can lead to flight delays
A recent report from the Associated Press finds that rising temperatures on these hot summer days can lead to flight delays too.
New study shows more Americans are losing sleep due to the heat than ever before
The new study from Climate Central details how climate change is impacting people's sleep.
What parents should know about the wet bulb globe temperature and heat safety
And with this being the first week when students can practice, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith has more on what parents should know about the impact this change can have on their student athlete.
Understanding wet bulb globe temperature to discern heat risk
The University Interscholastic League announced new heat safety protocols for high school athletes in Texas, using a measurement called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to dictate if weather conditions are deemed safe.
How Houston's rainfall rates are changing, increasing local flood risk even more
A new study highlights the increasing risk of flooding with how those heavy rainfall rates have changed over time.
How the weather can impact the air quality in Houston
It's on hot, dry, and calm summer days when the air quality across Houston can dip into unhealthy levels for residents.
Only on 13: Study finds how human-caused sea level rise contributes to frequent coastal flooding
A study released in the journal Science Advances details how a specific element of climate change is leading to extreme water levels across the globe, such as coastal flooding in Southeast Texas.
What is interstate-induced clouds and why do they form over Houston?
Recently weather satellites were able to pick up a layer of clouds that seemed to form right over local highways and the city of Houston.