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
Weather Authority: Tranquil, seasonable Friday night ahead of mild weekend
Overnight into Saturday will be tranquil, under partly cloudy skies and lows dropping into the lower 30s for most of the region.
Weather Authority: Rain and wind for Wednesday evening; drying out and windy for Thursday
In addition to the rain, winds are picking up across the area, especially across the Jersey shore. Areas near the shore are under a wind advisory from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., as gusts up to 50 mph are possible.
Weather Authority: Friday night chill sets up dry, seasonable conditions for Eagles Saturday
Saturday will be a good day for tailgating at the Linc or backyard parties, as the Delaware Valley will see dry conditions, under mostly sunny skies and temperatures seasonably chilly, with highs in the 40s.
Weather Authority: Cold, cloudy, breezy conditions remain for Friday night and Saturday
Overnight into Saturday morning, clouds will persist, as will the wind, as temperatures drop to the upper 20s to low 30s.
Weather Authority: Cool Wednesday night ahead of mild Thursday with rain moving in late
Overnight into Thursday morning temps will remain above freezing for most of the Delaware Valley, under cloudy skies and, perhaps, a few showers.
Weather Authority: Scattered showers set to move in Tuesday as temperatures remain unseasonably warm
Tuesday is set to be a day with temperatures that feel more like April as rain moves into the forecast.
Weather Authority: Start of the week to include spring-like temperatures before rain brings cool down
The new year is bringing warmer temperatures to the Delaware Valley ahead of rain that will help cool temps down for the weekend.
Weather Authority: Mild temperatures continue while New Year's Eve rain will dampen festive plans
Most of Saturday will be dry until late afternoon when rain begins to move in across the Delaware Valley.
Weather Authority: After chilly Thursday night, beautiful Friday kicks off rainy New Year's Eve
Overnight into Friday, temps will be chilly, but not as cold as Thursday morning, with lows in the lower 30s, under clear skies.
Weather Authority: Holiday weekend marked by dangerous wind chills, frigid temps
Conditions will remain windy all night as temperatures dip into the single digits and wind chills drop below zero. A Wind Chill Advisory is also in place until Saturday at 10 a.m. for the Delaware Valley. Frost bite can occur within 30 minutes when bare skin is exposed to the elements.