Tom says the segments go back to 2004 during Hurricane Charley, in a time before social media. It’s a concept that’s continued with every hurricane that comes through our area.
Take a look at some of the questions Tom answered for viewers so far:
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. Pam from Orlando asks about how much rain she should expect as Hurricane Ian continues to move through Florida.
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. Kim from Winter Park wonders if she should hunker down in a room with no windows during Hurricane Ian.
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. A man from Oakland wonders when the strongest wind gust will hit that area.
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. Bobby in Hunters Creek wonders what side of the storm is worse in Hurricane Ian.
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. Don from Kissimmee asks Tom Sorrells if tornado risks go down as Hurricane Ian decreases in strength.
News 6 chief meteorologist answers viewer questions on air. Don from Kissimmee asks whether the tornado risk goes down as a hurricane weakens.
Tom Sorrells is News 6's Emmy award winning chief meteorologist. He pinpoints storms across Central Florida to keep residents safe from dangerous weather conditions.