Erika Navarro Wikipedia, Age, Weather Channel Meteorologist, Married

Name Erika Navarro

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Wiki Biography / Profile Background

Introduction :

Dr. Erika Navarro was an On-Camera meteorologist working for The Weather Channel in the Greater Atlanta Area. In early 2019, she headed to work for NASA. Currently, she has a Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, specializing in tropical cyclone research and the TROPICS mission.
In September 2018, Dr. Navarro gained widespread attention for her augmented reality storm surge demonstration during Hurricane Florence. The viral video, showing a 9-foot surge in a typical North Carolina neighborhood, was viewed millions of times and hailed by media outlets as “one of the most effective weather presentations ever.”

Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :

Erika grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey. Her experience there made her love the outdoors. She has been a lover of nature ever since she was a young girl.
When she was 12 years old, Hurricane Floyd hit her hometown causing much destruction. It was then that she developed an interest to understand why and how it happens.
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit again and destroyed the coastline area that she grew up in.
In June 2018, she got married to atmospheric scientist Patrick Duran. Patrick, a native of South Florida, has received his PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from SUNY Albany in 2018.

Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info

Dr. Erika Navarro first graduated from Wellesley College, from where she graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics & Spanish Studies.
She then enrolled for her Master’s degree program at the ]University of Washington where she studied and graduated with a Master’s in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology in 2013.
Not stopping there, she went ahead to proceed with her doctorate at the University of Washington where she graduated in 2016 with a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.
Her PhD research broke new ground in understanding tropical cyclones, focusing on the diurnal cycle through idealized numerical modeling, and was published in the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences.
As a Ph.D. student, Dr. Erika was also working at the university as a Research Assistant.

Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :

Navarro’s career began in July 2013 when she was working as an Independent Contractor at The Weather Company in the Greater Atlanta Area for a period of one month. While there, she was involved in creating a search query catalog of hurricane climatology, building a record of emergency managers covering the Coastal U.S, and in researching daily weather stories.
In January 2014, she worked as a Student Athletic Academic Services Tutor at the University of Washington up until June 2014.
Thereafter, in August 2014, she started working as an Independent Contractor for The Weather Company again for a period of one month.
In December 2016, Erika headed to work with The Weather Channel in the Greater Atlanta area as an on-camera meteorologist.
After two years at The Weather Channel, she had her last day on Dec 31, 2018. Thereafter Erika headed to work for NASA.

Interesting Facts and Trivia :

Erika’s interests include public outreach, teaching, and communicating science. She is also a member of the More than Scientists group. She says it’s a good platform for her to connect with other people who share the same interests and believes it will enable her to expand her influence beyond the papers and television.
In 2015, as part of the More than Scientists initiative, Erika helped create over 200 video clips featuring scientists discussing their motivations, hopes, and fears about climate change. She highlighted the urgency of action, urging, “Now is the time to act. Because if we wait 20 years, it’s just going to be 20 more years piled up on top of what is already done.”
She loves sports, especially cycling, yoga, and mountain climbing.
She is a coffee lover and is appreciating clean eating. When she is not participating in any of these activities, Erika loves reading a good book and spending time with her friends and family.
It is also good to note that she loves sleeping though she is a morning (dawn) person and her favorite season is fall.

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Ray Nov 9, 2020 at 7:53 am


True to Fact! There seems to be no mention of just how gorgeous of a woman that you truly are. Lucky is the man that won your heart!
Raymond Walker Oct 5, 2020 at 7:12 pm


Dr Navarro I really miss seeing you on the Weather Channel: You’re the Best
Jackassin Mar 8, 2020 at 2:01 am


I always wanted to see her feet; they were surely very pretty!
James Everette Mar 4, 2020 at 12:35 pm


I miss Dr. Navarro on TWC, also; however, I’m always glad to see someone move on to a better job, especially if it’s something they want and like more. More power to her at NASA and I believe NASA was lucky to get her.
Soapy Jul 4, 2019 at 2:10 pm


Can anyone tell me what Dr Erika is doing at NASA and why she was hired? I am impressed with her and enjoyed watching her on The Weather Channel and was disappointed when she left. Curious about what she is doing.
Delia Hartley May 12, 2019 at 4:57 pm


I missed Erica Navarro, I keep saying to my husband I never see her anymore. She is really good saying about the weather I love her beautiful black sparkling big eyes. Now I know, Congratulations for her working to NASA.
Gerald B Adcock Jan 6, 2019 at 4:19 pm


I am really disappointed that Dr. Navarro has left the WC.