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Sara E. Tonks

Sara E. Tonks

Verified

Content Meteorologist, The Weather Group

Athens, Atlanta, Erie

Biography

Sara Tonks joined The Weather Company as a Content meteorologist in August 2024. Sara grew up in Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and went to Georgia Tech in Atlanta for her bachelor's and master's degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Go Jackets!). She also recently graduated from Unity Environmental University with an MPS in Marine Science. As an undergrad at Georgia Tech, Sara was a member of the marching band and president of the student chapter of the American Meteorological Society. While working on her master's degree, Sara was a freelance producer for the Weather and Climate department at CNN in Atlanta following an internship in the fall of 2019. Sara's hobbies include reading, longsword fighting, sailing, scuba diving, and talking about her dog Brody.

Final Covers

Earth Sciences , Climatology, weather environmental science, Environment, Science, meteorology marine science

Doesn’t Cover

Business, sports, gaming.

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Total articles 699

  • Weather Myth Debunked: Can Tornadoes Hit Major Cities?

    By Sara E. Tonks Verified| The Weather Channel Verified Kayaker Navigates Downtown Cincinnati FloodsThere’s a common misconception that moving to the city means you’re safe from tornadoes. But tornadoes, unfortunately, are possible anywhere, as long as atmospheric and geographic conditions favorable to tornado formation are in place. But why do you not hear about tornadoes hitting major cities more often? Well, the answer is actually quite simple: less of the country is in a big city.

    By Sara E. Tonks Verified · The Weather Channel

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • What Is Disney Weather Like At Spring Break?

    By Jan Wesner Childs Verified, Sara E. Tonks Verified| The Weather Channel Verified Going to Disney for spring break? From temperatures to rainfall to hurricanes, here's what to know about the weather at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California this time of year. By Jan Wesner Childs less than an hour ago Watch: Cruise Ship Battered By Drake Passage WavesWhen it comes to weather, spring break can be a great time to visit either Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California.

    By Jan Wesner Childs Verified, Sara E. Tonks Verified · The Weather Channel

    Apr. 03, 2025

  • Live: Tornadoes And Storms In Indiana, Missouri

    By Jan Wesner Childs Verified, Sara E. Tonks Verified| The Weather Channel Verified Severe weather including storms, flooding and possible tornadoes is bringing weather warnings and damage across parts of the South and Midwest. Here are the latest updates. By Jan Wesner Childs less than an hour ago Flash Floods Swamp Roads, HomesHundreds of thousands of people are without power and damage is being reported to homes and cars as storms and severe weather rake across parts of the Midwest and South.

    By Jan Wesner Childs Verified, Sara E. Tonks Verified · The Weather Channel

    Mar. 30, 2025

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Company Info

The Weather Group

The Weather Channel is a cable and satellite television channel that provides weather-related news.

Founded: 1982