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Meteorologist Cheryl Nelson recently joined Meteorologist Kathy Orr at FOX Weather Philly to talk about winter weather and travel — sharing smart destination ideas for both escaping the cold and embracing it.

Winter travel doesn’t end when the holidays do. In many parts of the country, January and February often bring the most unpredictable—and disruptive—weather of the season.

Winter weather can turn dangerous quickly, especially when snow squalls, icy roads, and power outages come into play. I recently joined 'Teske’s Tidbits' on WSYR's News Channel 9 in Syracuse to share practical, real-world tips to help families stay safe before and during winter storms — from preparing for power outages and protecting electronics, to making smart decisions behind the wheel when conditions deteriorate fast.

The Disasters Expo brought together some of the brightest minds and most passionate professionals dedicated to one shared goal — keeping communities safe before, during, and after disasters.

Last weekend, coastal Virginia was reminded of the power of timing and atmospheric forces. On Sunday, the ingredients aligned for significant impact: A nor’easter moving up the East Coast combined with autumn king tides to produce major tidal flooding across Hampton Roads, Virginia, during Sunday afternoon’s high tide cycle. The strong winds from the nor'easter pushed extra water from the ocean into the bay, and then into local rivers, creeks and streams.

This September, in honor of National Preparedness Month, I had the privilege of joining nearly 30 TV stations across the country from the studios of A-1 Broadcast in Atlanta.   Through this Satellite Media Tour (SMT), I shared essential preparedness tips to help families, first responders, and communities stay safe before, during, and after disasters.

As a FEMA-certified preparedness expert and meteorologist, I discussed:  - Understanding your flood risk — both at home and while traveling  - What to pack in your emergency kits — including essentials for your vehicle  - How to stay safe if caught on the road during flooding

I discuss how the Jackery 2000 v2 Solar Generator can keep you powered during storm-related outages.

When it comes to emergency preparedness, having a reliable supply of batteries is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to prepare.

If you've been looking for a way to upgrade your garage, Penntek Flooring might be just what you need.

Planning a road trip or flying over a busy holiday weekend? I spoke w/ Scripps News to help make your travel experience smooth & enjoyable.

I joined News Nation live to discuss how to best prepare for Hurricane Debby.

Scripps News Interview - Discussing travel and weather preparedness tips for the holiday weekend. 

In 2023, there were 28 separate billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. - a new record! Hurricane season runs 6/1-11/30.

Enure your loved ones are prepared for unexpected power outages, and are ready to power up their electronics while camping or tailgating...

Power outages can occur due to damage from hurricanes, winter storm and other natural hazards and outages can last for hours, days, weeks...

This September, National Preparedness Month comes after a challenging year of extreme weather events thus far in 2023. To help you better...

Safety is the number one priority when traveling, but before you leave home, you must do your research. How prepared do you feel when...

Honored to join the talented team of journalists again live on NewsNation. This time I discussed flooding safety and the current weather...

Meteorologist, CBM & Travel Preparedness Expert Cheryl Nelson discusses New Years weekend holiday weather and travel trouble spots live...