Betty Davis

Chief Certified Meteorologist

Betty Davis's profile
Betty Davis is the chief certified meteorologist for Local 10. She provides weather forecasts for South Florida Monday-Friday during the 4, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. 

Betty has been forecasting the weather for more than 15 years. 

She spent nearly five years on the national scene working as an on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel.  Before departing, she was co-host of "Weekend View," the network's highest-rated program.  

Betty has worked in several television markets, including Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and Macon, Georgia. Early in her career, she spent time as a writer for CNN Headline News in Atlanta.

Betty is proud to hold the CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) seal from the American Meteorological Society -- considered the gold standard of accreditation in the field of broadcast meteorology.  Also, she has the seal of approval from the National Weather Association.  

Betty holds a B.S. in geosciences from Mississippi State University, with an emphasis in broadcast meteorology.  Betty also graduated magna cum laude from Atlanta's Spelman College with a B.A. in English. 

Betty carries her passion for education into classrooms across South Florida.  She visits schools throughout the year, sharing her expertise in weather and providing words of wisdom to students.  Also, she mentors college students striving for careers in meteorology and communications.

When Betty is not forecasting weather, you might find her in the kitchen whipping up a sweet potato pie or running around South Florida trying to keep up with her husband and two sons.
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July 16: Better chance for afternoon storms Friday

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July 16: Better chance for afternoon storms Friday

A random shower or thunderstorm is not completely out of the question for South Florida Thursday evening. Otherwise, it’s partly cloudy skies and light, southwest winds for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Temperatures are forecast to drop to the low 80s overnight.

July 14: Hot and hazy

2 days ago

July 14: Hot and hazy

Other than a few showers and storms over far western areas of South Florida, Tuesday evening will not offer much weather drama.

July 10: Very hot, very hazy weekend

July 10: Very hot, very hazy weekend

Showers and storms will dampen parts of South Florida and the Keys Friday evening. Spotty showers or even a rogue thunderstorm cannot be ruled out for Miami-Dade or Broward county as the night unfolds. Otherwise, Saharan dust lingers with more on the way for the weekend.

July 9: Maybe a few Friday showers

July 9: Maybe a few Friday showers

A stray, passing shower is not completely out of the question Thursday night for South Florida or the Keys. Otherwise, east-southeast winds will continue to stir as a touch of Saharan dust lingers along with scattered clouds. Indeed, the night will be warm with lows forecast in the low 80s.

July 1: Chance for afternoon showers and storms

July 1: Chance for afternoon showers and storms

A stray shower or two is not completely out of the question for South Florida Wednesday night. Otherwise, Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect partly cloudy skies and light winds on this first night of July 2026 with low temperatures forecast in the upper 70s.

June 25: Hot & humid

June 25: Hot & humid

Showers and storms over southwest Florida will fade Thursday night. On the other side of the peninsula, Miami-Dade and Broward counties can expect scattered clouds with temperatures dropping to near 80°F overnight.