Scott Williams
Scott Williams joined the FOX 29 News team in 2012 as a meteorologist and weather anchor.
Before joining FOX 29, he spent three years at The Weather Channel in Atlanta covering weather across the country. He began his career in Texas and has also worked in South Carolina.
An Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, Scott holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal (CBM) from the American Meteorological Society. It is the highest certification awarded to broadcast meteorologists. He also holds the seal of approval from the (NWA) National Weather Association.
His passion for meteorology dates back to his childhood in South Carolina. Scott is a Hurricane Hugo survivor and has been fascinated by weather ever since and knew that weather was the career for him. Scott also taught meteorology to academically gifted students as a part of talent identification program for Duke University.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina State University, where he studied meteorology.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys visiting schools to talk about weather, along with volunteering in the community.
He enjoys fishing, the outdoors, and cooking. A self-proclaimed foodie, Scott enjoys scoping out Philadelphia area restaurants.
The latest from Scott Williams
Philadelphia wind forecast: Skies clear, gusty winds remain, as Saturday stays cool, blustery
The big story over the next few days is the wind whipping around through the weekend.
Solar Eclipse 2024: What to expect from the forecast
Will we see the eclipse? What will the weather bring Monday? If it's cloudy, will we see the eclipse, anyway?
Philadelphia weather: Breezy Friday, sunny weekend bring relief from a week of rain
Expect breezy and sunny conditions Friday with highs in the 50s. The weekend will be sunny and dry!
Philadelphia Easter forecast: Will rain dampen Easter egg hunts, Sunday services?
The Easter weekend will see some rain, but also warmer temperatures than the Delaware Valley has seen lately.
Philadelphia weekend weather washout: Heavy rain expected Saturday, prompting Flood Watch
Friday will be chilly and windy before rain begins overnight. 1-3 inches of rain are expected in most of the area, prompting Flood Watches through Sunday morning.
Philadelphia weather: Soaking rain for Saturday, with Sunday sunshine and mild temps
Lousy weather will set the weekend off to a dreary start and indoor activities will be the order of Saturday.
Hurricane season 2024: Is the Northeast in for a more active season with more storms?
Could the hurricane season be a more active one in 2024, especially for the eastern United States? Forecasters believe this could be the case and have taken steps to ready for the possibility.
Winter weather on the way; advisories issued ahead of Saturday snow
Just days after several inches of snow blanketed the Delaware Valley, more winter weather is headed our way.
Philadelphia snow forecast: More snow on the way
Another fast-moving system is headed this way and it doesn’t have a lot of moisture to work with. It will have enough, though, for a coating or even up to two inches for the entire region.
Philadelphia weather: Storm watches posted ahead of potential snowstorm Tuesday
A potential snowstorm could have some folks cuddling and watching snow fall by Valentine’s Day. Or, just shoveling snow.