Felicia Combs Receives Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in Broadcast Meteorology
Atlanta, GA —
In a celebration of excellence, dedication, and public service, Felicia Combs, renowned meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has been honored with the prestigious Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in Broadcast Meteorology.
Presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the award recognizes Combs’s outstanding contributions to weather journalism, her commitment to public safety, and her role in educating millions about the impacts of severe weather.
For over a decade, Combs has been a trusted source of critical weather information, guiding viewers through hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, and heatwaves with clarity, accuracy, and compassion. From covering the devastating 2020 hurricane season to providing life-saving tips during extreme weather outbreaks, her work has been instrumental in helping communities stay informed and prepared.
“Weather broadcasting isn’t just about reading a forecast—it’s about saving lives,” Combs shared during her emotional acceptance speech. “This Emmy represents every family that made it through a storm safely because they had the right information at the right time. I’m honored, humbled, and incredibly grateful.”
Known for her calm presence during high-stress situations and her ability to explain complex weather patterns in simple terms, Combs has become a household name on The Weather Channel, where her passion for meteorology and public safety shines through every broadcast.
“Felicia Combs has been a guiding voice during some of the most intense weather events of the past decade,” said a NATAS spokesperson. “Her commitment to science, storytelling, and community safety exemplifies the very best of broadcast meteorology.”
Beyond her on-air work, Combs has been a mentor to young meteorologists, an advocate for climate awareness, and an active voice in promoting STEM education.
Closing her acceptance speech, Combs reflected on her journey: “When I first stepped in front of a green screen, I never imagined I’d be standing here today. This honor is for every aspiring meteorologist who believes that weather reporting can make a difference. Because it truly can.”
With this Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, Felicia Combs joins the ranks of the most respected figures in broadcast meteorology, solidifying her legacy as a trusted voice in weather journalism and public safety.
