Carly Smith
Carly Smith’s interest in weather began at a young age when she had to take shelter during the tornado in 2000 that tore through parts of downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Her passion really grew when she moved west to attend Texas Tech University. In the wide open spaces of West Texas she was able to watch thunderstorms from start to finish.
Carly’s first job as a meteorologist was in Grand Junction, Colorado where it was sunny 90% of the time, but she covered mountain snow storms and rock slides. She moved to Wichita Falls, Texas where she gained experience covering severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Carly then joined Storm Team 2 in Dayton, Ohio.
Carly received an Electronic Media and Communications Degree from Texas Tech and an Atmospheric Science Minor. She was also a member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad. She also has a Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Degree from Mississippi State University.
Carly is a proud Red Raider and can always be found cheering on Texas Tech Athletics. When Tech isn’t playing she likes to run, dance, eat tacos, and wakeboard.