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
Rain chances on the rise as we head into Christmas Eve
Big changes for your holiday week as rain chances return and temperatures rise.
Houston high school students say they want to learn about extreme weather to ease their anxiety
There's a rise in anxiety among students related to extreme weather. Houston area high schoolers spoke with ABC13, saying they want to learn more about climate change to be aware of what's to come.
Houston's excessive heat suddenly rises in emergency room-related visits, study shows
A new study from Harris County Public Health reveals how heat-related illness during Houston's summer months is on the rise.
Houston teacher pens novel depicting how teenagers are affected by major severe weather events
Jennifer Mathieu said she was inspired to write "Down Came the Rain" after she noticed the effect extreme storms in the area had on her students.
Southern California native shares experience of wildfire risk as she resides in Montgomery County
As fast-moving fires continue to burn across southern California, it's a good reminder of how quickly things can change when it comes to wildfires.
Tropical development is not expected as the Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end
The tropics remain quiet as we close out the Atlantic hurricane season
New state-funded website provides flood risk analysis as hurricane season comes to an end
The Disaster Resilient Texas team has developed a new program to help Texans better understand their flood risk in heavy rain events.
Study finds 80% of recent Atlantic hurricanes are stronger due to climate change
Specifically with Hurricane Beryl, researchers' analysis found that Beryl grew 18 mph stronger thanks to human-amplified climate change.
Celebrating National STEM Day at Space Center Houston: 'We are Space City for a reason'
National STEM Day highlights careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, and Space Center Houston marked the occasion with special exhibits and displays.
Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring
Over the course of 30 years with the National Weather Service, one Houston scientist has seen a shift in the way people view forecasts, particularly when it comes to hurricanes and severe weather.