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Ed Piotrowski
Chief Meteorologist

School: North Carolina State University
Hometown: All over the U.S. (military brat)

Ed Piotrowski is WPDE Newschannel 15's Chief Meteorologist. He has spent his entire 22 year broadcast career in the coastal Carolinas. He earned his B.S. degree in Meteorology from North Carolina State University, received Magna Cum Laude honors and holds the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.

In his 20 years in South Carolina, Ed has been named Best Weathercaster in the state twice by the South Carolina Associated Press, Best of the Beach 11 years in a row, and was nominated for the National Hurricane Center's Media Award for outstanding efforts to educate and inform the public about hurricanes and hurricane preparedness.

Each year, Ed visits and speaks to thousands of people at various schools, churches, civic groups, charity functions, and festivals. His extensive knowledge of tropical weather and eagerness to speak to the community enable him to keep his viewers fully aware of potentially dangerous weather situations.

Recent Posts by Ed Piotrowski

To See or Not to See...   

Despite incredible advances in technology, each year for the past 122, we've turned to a fury rodent to determine if winter continues for another six weeks or an early spring is in store.

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Recent Stories by Ed Piotrowski

Strong storms possible late Friday   

A strong storm system that's produced large hail, damaging wind and even a few tornadoes over the past two days is headed through the Carolinas later today. Although it will be in a weaker state, it will still be capable of producing strong to severe storms.

Small risk of severe storms overnight   

strong storm system that's produced tornadoes and several feet of snow over the past two days is headed toward the Carolinas.

Another busy hurricane season expected   

Drs. Phil Klotzbach and William Gray from Colorado State University released their first 2013 hurricane season outlook and it's no surprise, it's expected to be another busy season.

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