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 weather: Temps climb, as storms loom ahead of official first day of summer
As we approach the first official day of summer in the Delaware Valley on Friday, temperatures and conditions will combine to make us quickly forget the cool conditions we’ve been experiencing.
Philadelphia weather: Tornado confirmed as earlier strong storms left behind flooding
Forecasters with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado did touch down in Colling Lakes, a community in Atlantic County.
Philadelphia weather: Rainy washout expected to spoil part of weekend
The Philadelphia-area will remain locked in a cycle of cold and wet weather this weekend, but forecasters say sunnier days are on the way.
St Patrick's Day 2025: Will it rain on Philly's St Patrick's parade?
Philadelphia’s annual tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a parade is set for Sunday. But, will the weather rain on the parade?
Philadelphia weather: Temperatures remain chilly, with wind chills Friday
Spring may only be a month away, but the temperatures and conditions remind us that it is still winter and February.
Philadelphia snow: Winter storm brings moderate snow across Philly, suburbs
Get the shovels ready, because snow is moving into the region.
Philadelphia snow forecast: Friday flurries lead to winter storm on Monday with measurable snow
A dusting of snow on Friday served as the preview to a much larger winter storm days later that could dump several inches on parts of the Philadelphia area.
Holiday weather and travel: Roads treated ahead light snow, potential ice Christmas eve
PennDOT pre-treated roads ahead snow and ice Tuesday and folks stepped out in below-freezing temperatures Monday night to get their last-minute shopping done.
Winter weather coming to Philly: Timing, forecast and how much snow to expect
The temperature roller coaster of this week continues to plummet, while the region braces for snow on the way.
Philadelphia weather: Friday kicks off warm and sunny weekend
After what has felt like weeks of rain and clouds the Delaware Valley has another warm and sunny weekend to look forward to!