Sydney Welch is a meteorologist who joined the NBC10 Boston and NECN's First Alert weather team in October 2023. You can catch her on NBC during the weekend evening newscasts.
She joins us from Lynchburg, Virginia, where she was the Good Morning Virginia meteorologist for three years. During those three years, she earned the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval and her master’s degree in applied meteorology from Mississippi State University. Before that, Sydney got her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Florida State University and began her career in Bristol, Virginia.
Sydney also built strong relations with the Central and Southwest Virginia communities. There, she worked with the Lynchburg Humane Society fostering cats. She also did many school and Girl Scout troop visits to peak young girls' interest in STEM careers.
Sydney is no stranger to snow and snow forecasting — she is from Upstate New York. Her interest in meteorology came at a young age from the many snow and ice storms she witnessed.
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Cool and dry Sunday in New England
Overnight into Monday, expect clear skies and calm conditions, allowing temperatures to dip sharply again
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Saturday cooldown after warm end to the work week
High pressure builds in today, bringing with it clear skies and highs in the 50s.
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Trick or heat? Unseasonably warm temps on tap for Halloween
You can ditch the jackets for Halloween as it is going to be more like a mild late summer day, temperatures soar to the upper 70s and low 80s. The warmest Halloween since 1946. By trick-or-treating time, temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s, with no rain on tap. With warm temperatures and the generally dry fall…
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Air quality is expected to improve amid Mass. wildfires — but not for long
A warm front will bring increasing clouds and light rain to New England Tuesday evening, with showers lingering into early Wednesday. Temperatures will warm up on Wednesday, reaching the mid-70s. Air quality bottomed out this morning in the “very unhealthy” category over Salem and Lynn, Massachusetts. This is from brush fires and a “cap” of clouds/warm air aloft that...
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Seasonable air set to sweep in as dry conditions spark brush fire threat
A weak cold front will arrive late Wednesday night, bringing a chance of a very isolated shower or two, especially near the South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands. That is going to usher in seasonable air in the 60s through Saturday. Cooler weather will follow on Thursday, along with gusty northwest winds. Breezy and dry days ahead will increase…
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Cooler air over New England, but a temperature rebound is ahead
New England is currently in the coolest airmass so far this season, but there is a warmup coming by the weekend. Sunny skies for Wednesday and Thursday, though it will be windy and cooler than usual for mid-October. Normal highs are in the low 60s, and temperatures will be in the mid 50s Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday morning will be…
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Temperature roller coaster continues: Sunny Tuesday, first frost possible this week
In true fall fashion, the temperature roller coaster continues with sunny skies. Dry weather is expected through Wednesday night, but it will be windy and cooler than usual for mid-October. There could be a few isolated showers over Cape Cod and nearby islands on Thursday, but overall, high pressure will bring dry conditions and warmer temperatures heading into next...
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Rain in the forecast for Sunday and Monday as cooler air moves in
Happy Sunday! Saturday was the pick of the weekend for outdoor activities with highs in the 70s and ample sunshine. Sunday’s conditions take a turn as a weak warm front moves through, bringing more clouds in the morning and turning overcast by the afternoon. Rain showers will be scattered and light, with most of the heavier rain possible for...
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What are the chances of seeing the northern lights in Mass. and NH Friday night?
While the night sky should be cloud-free again, the northern lights aren’t expected to be as prominent in our skies tonight. Given the ongoing solar storm peaked with G4 conditions last night (and a Kp index of 8) around 10 p.m, the strength of the storm is weakening. It will still be possible to see something, but the view will…
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Tracking Hurricane Milton: Tornadoes, storm surge, flash flooding expected
Hurricane Milton has hit Florida, moving onshore Wednesday night. Milton made landfall as a major hurricane and poses significant threats to Florida’s west-central coast and southwest coast. Storm surge is one of the biggest threats, as water inundation could reach 10-15 feet in spots such as Anna Maria Island and Boca Grande, with Tampa Bay potentially seeing a record...
