Brittney Bowman, WJHL

Brittney Bowman

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Johnson City, TN, United States

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Ask Storm Team: How does radar work?

Doppler radar transmits a signal horizontally. It listens and receives this signal. Doppler radar tracks the shape and the location of the object, such as a rain drop. It can also track the direction the object is moving. This helps us estimate wind speeds within thunderstorms and track areas of rotation. Dual-pol radar transmits signals […] → Read More

Starwatch: Can we see the solar eclipse in the Tri-Cities?

A solar eclipse is happening this Thursday morning, June 10th! Here in the Tri-Cities a partial, not total, Solar Eclipse will occur. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon partially covers the sun as it passes in between the Sun and the Earth. Unfortunately, it will be tough to see here. One reason is the moon is only covering a small percentage of the sun from our view. Dr. Gary Henson,… → Read More

Science Saturday: Eggcellent Eggperiment

(WJHL)- WJHL is teaming up with Hands On! Discovery Center for Science Saturday! Today, Brittney and John use science to transform eggs at Bays Mountain! Here is what you will need: •Eggs•Vinegar•Corn syrup•Cup & Spoon → Read More

Storm Team 11: Clouds break up later, sunny Memorial Day

Cloudy & cool againMostly cloudy skies will be around today. Clouds will begin to clear later today and especially this evening. We will be cool with high temperatures in the 60s. It will be chilly tonight and as you head out the door tomorrow morning with low temperatures in the 40s. Memorial Day forecastSunshine is […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Another hot day along with some afternoon showers & storms

HEAT CONTINUESWe will warm up near 89F this afternoon. Our record high temperature for today is 90F set in 1953. Expect a mixture of sunshine and clouds. A few afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially over higher terrain. There is a 30% chance of rain today. RAIN CHANCES INCREASINGThe pattern changes on Friday […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Record heat likely today, slight chance at a stray storm

Record High Temperature Likely TodayOur forecast high temperature today is 89F. This would beat the previous record for May 24, which is 88F set in 2019. Sunshine will help warm us up quickly today, but a stray shower or storm can’t be ruled out. Heat ContinuesWe will likely hit our first 90F degree day of […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Summer-like heat continues

Summer-like HeatAbove average temperatures will continue. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s today and through the weekend. Close to record high temperatures will be around early next week. Remaining DryAs high pressure controls our weather, we will remain dry and mainly sunny. Rain Chances ReturningWith a slight shift in the pattern Sunday, some […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Sunny Saturday, showers Sunday

SUNNY SATURDAYToday is the day to enjoy the outdoors before the rain returns. Expect sunshine with a high near 73F. Clouds will begin to increase this evening. A few showers may move in very late tonight. Tonight’s low: 52F. SHOWERS SUNDAYOn and off showers, maybe a few rumbles of thunder, will be around tomorrow. It […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: A few showers today, a nice start to the weekend ahead

FEW SHOWERS TODAYExpect a mix of sun and clouds today. There is a slight chance at a few showers today. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s. WEEKEND OUTLOOKThe first half of the weekend will be sunny and mild with a high near 73 degrees on Saturday. Rain is back on Sunday. […] → Read More

Thursday morning is the best time for the Tri-Cities to spot Eta Aquariid meteors

Although the peak for the Eta Aquariid meteors was this morning, clouds were in the way in the Tri-Cities. But with clearing skies by tomorrow morning, be sure to look up before sunrise for the Eta Aquariids. Some more good news about tomorrow is that the waning moon will be lower in the southeast sky. Less light from the moon will make more meteors visible. The best timing to look for these… → Read More

Ask Storm Team 11: How does hail form?

Hail can form anytime of the year in thunderstorms. Thunderstorms have updrafts (winds moving up into the storm) and downdrafts (winds moving down out of the storm). Updrafts carry water droplets up into very cold parts of the cloud. This allows the water droplets to freeze into hailstones. As these hailstones are lofted around by […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: A-bunny-dant sunshine this Easter weekend

EASTER WEEKENDGet ready for a sunny and mild Easter weekend, although the mornings will be on the cold side. This morning we are waking up to near record lows. We will warm near 60 degrees this afternoon. Tonight, we near 32 degrees. On Easter Sunday we warm up near 67 degrees. WARMING UPWe will warm […] → Read More

Corylee Connor is our Storm Team Student of the Week

(WJHL)- News Channel 11 has launched a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ segment with Meteorologist Brittney Bowman! This week Corylee Connor, a student at Fairmont Elementary School, was our Storm Team Student of the Week! Enter your student’s information HERE for a chance to help Brittney Bowman with the forecast LIVE on News Channel 11 Wednesdays at […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Very mild & sunny afternoon, rain threat returns mid-week

Sunny and Mild Weather Continues Beautiful spring weather continues, temperatures warm up into the upper 60s this afternoon with plenty of sun. Rain Threat Returns Mid-Week A few showers will be around Wednesday, while our next main rain threat comes late Thursday into Friday as another system brings widespread rain and a few storms to […] → Read More

Ask Storm Team 11: El Niño and La Niña

Tuesday’s Ask Storm Team 11 question comes from Rick Dingus. He asked: “What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña? Which causes more rain in the winter?” Research shows these long term patterns affect weather patterns in the United States. La Niña is characterized by cooler than average water temperatures in the eastern […] → Read More

Science Saturday: Stacking hot and cold water

(WJHL)- WJHL is teaming up with Hands On! Discovery Center for Science Saturday! Brittney and John use warm and cold water to show how density and temperature impact movement of water and air. Here is what you will need: Warm and cold water At least 2 bottles to stack 2 different colors of food coloring […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Dry streak ends today as rain returns

ACTIVE PATTERN BEGINS TODAYRain chances return for today as a front from the north moves in. Showers will start in southeastern Kentucky and southwest Virginia this morning. Eventually, rain chances move into the Tri-Cities by this afternoon. It will be mostly cloudy today with high temperatures in the 60s. SOME RAIN THIS WEEKENDThe same system […] → Read More

Blayne Specht is our Storm Team Student of the Week!

(WJHL)- News Channel 11 has launched a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ segment with Meteorologist Brittney Bowman! This week Blayne Specht, a student at Meadowview Elementary School, was our Storm Team Student of the Week! Enter your student’s information HERE for a chance to help Brittney Bowman with the forecast LIVE on News Channel 11 Wednesday’s at […] → Read More

Storm Team 11: Mild today, even warmer the next few days

MORE SUNSHINEToday will be another mainly sunny day with high clouds around. Temperatures warm into the mid 60s this afternoon. WARMING UP More sunshine will be around tomorrow, and temperatures will be even warmer near 70 degrees. We remain in the 70s for the rest of the work week. Clouds although will be back Thursday and […] → Read More

Starwatch: Signs of winter ending in the night sky

The night sky is beginning to show signs of winter ending and summer getting closer. First, Orion will soon disappear into the sun’s glare as it continues to sink in the western sky. This constellation is best known for looking great in the January and February sky as it shines high. Now, as Earth orbits […] → Read More