Eric Zernich

Meteorologist

Eric grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Before moving to Columbia, he worked in Toledo as the morning meteorologist at WNWO, he worked as a meteorologist in Louisiana and Mississippi, so Eric has spent years covering Hurricanes and severe weather in the southeast.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Some scattered showers Sunday evening

Updated: Jul. 21, 2024 at 5:05 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Daily storm chances hang with the Midlands into the last week of July.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Typical Summer pattern continues for the Midlands

Updated: Jul. 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Daily storm chances continue for the Midlands this weekend!

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Typical Summer pattern with daily afternoon/evening storms

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - More First Alert Weather Days to start the work week

Updated: Jul. 14, 2024 at 5:10 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

2 more consecutive First Alert Weather Days have been issued due to "feels-like" temperatures around 110 degrees!

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - First Alert Weather Days Sunday through Tuesday for dangerously high heat and humidity

Updated: Jul. 13, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Heat and humidity ramps up today, with “feels-like” temperatures topping out around 105 degrees.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Extreme heat and humidity returns to the Midlands for the weekend

Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 5:31 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Scattered showers and storms possible Friday afternoon

Updated: Jul. 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Lower humidity levels Thursday will make it feel more comfortable

Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Another First Alert Weather Day Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity

Updated: Jul. 9, 2024 at 11:20 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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After making landfall in Texas, Beryl to become a remnant low on Tuesday

Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 11:31 PM EDT

By Adam Clark, Chandlor Jordan and Eric Zernich

Beryl has entered the Gulf of Mexico, where it will strengthen before making landfall in Texas on Monday morning.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Hot and humid with some afternoon pop-up storms each day this week

Updated: Jul. 7, 2024 at 9:02 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Afternoon showers and storms are the trend for much of the upcoming work week.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Daily afternoon showers, storms continue over next several days

Updated: Jul. 6, 2024 at 7:11 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Heat Advisory in effect until 8 PM for "feels-like" temperatures around 110 degrees!

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Heat Advisory issued for Saturday afternoon

Updated: Jul. 5, 2024 at 10:33 PM EDT

By Von Gaskin and Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Finally some relief from the heat and humidity to start the work week

Updated: Jun. 30, 2024 at 8:28 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - 2 more First Alert Weather Days Tuesday and Wednesday for extreme heat and humidity

Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 5:44 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: First Alert Weather Days Sunday through Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity

Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Staying hot and dry for the work week

Updated: Jun. 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Staying hot with a few afternoon showers for Father’s Day

Updated: Jun. 15, 2024 at 9:17 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Heat and humidity peaks Father’s Day Weekend

Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 3:29 PM EDT

By Chandlor Jordan and Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Triple digit heat indices possible this weekend!

Updated: Jun. 13, 2024 at 3:46 PM EDT

By Chandlor Jordan and Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Hottest temperatures of the year likely Friday and Saturday

Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 5:48 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - A few showers to start the new work week

Updated: Jun. 9, 2024 at 5:13 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Turning very hot and breezy for the second half of the weekend

Updated: Jun. 8, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Hot and humid with daily rain chances this week

Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 9:05 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - A couple showers are possible Sunday in the Midlands

Updated: Jun. 1, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: One more cool night then humidity levels climb this weekend

Updated: May. 31, 2024 at 5:36 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: More comfortable days ahead as humidity levels drop

Updated: May. 27, 2024 at 9:40 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - First Alert Weather Day for Memorial Day as a few strong storms could impact the Midlands

Updated: May. 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Staying hot and humid with some pop-up storms possible Sunday & Monday

Updated: May. 25, 2024 at 5:13 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Sunshine returns for the work week

Updated: May. 19, 2024 at 7:36 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Couple showers still possible tonight and Sunday

Updated: May. 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Scattered showers and a few storms returning to the Midlands this week

Updated: May. 12, 2024 at 5:35 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - More sunshine and pleasant temperatures for Mother’s Day

Updated: May. 11, 2024 at 5:37 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Better chance for afternoon showers and storms on Monday

Updated: May. 5, 2024 at 5:25 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - A few more hit or miss showers and storms for Sunday

Updated: May. 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Tracking a few showers Tuesday

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 5:19 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - More sunshine and warmer temperatures for Sunday

Updated: Apr. 27, 2024 at 5:20 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Sunny and dry with more Spring-like temperatures this week

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Much cooler with rounds of rain on Sunday

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Summer-like temperatures and humidity for the week ahead

Updated: Apr. 14, 2024 at 5:23 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - More sunshine and even warmer for our Sunday

Updated: Apr. 13, 2024 at 5:15 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend

Updated: Apr. 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Winds remain gusty tonight and into Friday

Updated: Apr. 11, 2024 at 5:36 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Increasing clouds the next few days leading to some storms on Thursday

Updated: Apr. 8, 2024 at 5:33 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Staying sunny Monday then First Alert Weather Day Thursday for strong storms

Updated: Apr. 7, 2024 at 5:43 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - More sunshine and slightly warmer for our Sunday

Updated: Apr. 6, 2024 at 5:26 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Staying warm to start the work week

Updated: Mar. 31, 2024 at 5:15 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Sunny and warm for Easter Sunday

Updated: Mar. 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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The Midlands to witness a Partial Solar Eclipse April 8th

Updated: Mar. 27, 2024 at 8:18 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

Columbia and the Midlands to experience a partial solar eclipse

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Cold start to the new work week

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 5:34 PM EDT

By Eric Zernich

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Eric Zernich

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